India & Nepal are currently locking horns with each other in a crucial fixture. Indian players are again in the limelight but this time for the wrong reasons. Indian team who is facing Nepal in a do-or-die fixture are facing the wrath of fans for ineffective fielding performance. Indian fielders have dropped three crucial & easy catches in IND vs. NEP clash which led to significant consequences. And this doesn’t go well with the fans who dream of Men in Blue overcoming every hurdle & winning the prestigious Asia Cup 2023.
When did Indian fielders drop crucial catches in the IND v NEP fixture
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Ishan Kishan’s missed opportunity
Early in the innings, Mohammed Shami generated sheer pace & bounce which could have landed India a crucial wicket of Kushal Bhurtel. The prolific player attempted a pull shot but managed to glove it with the ball moving towards wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan. All hopes were on Ishan but shockingly he missed that easy catch. As a result, the ball raced away to the fine leg boundary which not only landed a lifeline to Bhurtel but also alotted him precious four runs.
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Virat Kohli’s uncharacteristic Blunder
The second missed catch was by a person who is regarded for his acrobatic fielding. We are talking about none other than Virat Kohli. It all happened when Aasif Sheikh attempted a drive shot outside off, presenting a straightforward opportunity to Virat Kohli at shortish cover point. However, Kohli who is known for taking difficult catches surprisingly dropped that easy sitter catch, letting the ball go through his hands, chin, and finally to the ground. This provided the set batter a second chance to stay on the crease & add runs to their scoreboard.
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Shreyas Iyer’s costly error
The fielding disasters continued for team India when Bhurtel hit a shot but could manage to edge the ball resulting in a catch at first slip. Shreyas was positioned at first slip he moved to his right but failed to catch the ball. Though the catch was difficult, it was missed at a crucial point which has increased pressure on the entire Indian unit. The bowler & fielder both were unhappy about the missed opportunity adding to India’s woes.
IND vs. NEP: Fans were outraged with Indian fielders dropping Easy Catches
The crowd in Pallekele stadium was left in shock & disbelief as the Indian players missed easy & crucial catches. And what comes as a surprise was that these blunders happened by two of India’s most dependable fielders. Fans had strong expectations from team India as they were playing a crucial fixture and after winning it they could progress further in the tournament. Fans took to social media to show their anger & disappointment with India’s fielding standards. It’s unbelievable that a team that is known for players with astute fielding skills can make such blunders in a crucial match, leaving fans frustrated & disappointed.
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IND vs. NEP: What did these fielding blunders cost team India?
The missed catches allowed Nepal to build a foundation for a big score with two of their strong batters Bhurtel & Sheikh at the crease. The result was that Nepal was marching towards a competitive score on board with dropped catches haunting the Indian team throughout the fixture. Currently, the match is halted due to a wet outfield with Nepal batting at 178-6 in 38 overs.
Such blunders not only affect the team’s confidence but also change the outcome of the fixture. With World Cup 2023 in the picture, Team India needs to rectify these errors & march toward proficiency in fielding. As such mistakes could cost them their dream of winning the World Cup after a decade.
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