Dubai, UAE (Web Desk) – India’s fielding performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has come under scrutiny, raising questions about the defending champions’ preparedness in crucial moments of the tournament.
Led by captain Suryakumar Yadav, India secured victories in all four of their group-stage matches, ensuring a spot in the Super 12 round. However, the team’s dropped catches have drawn criticism from fans and analysts alike.
India has dropped nine catches across four matches, the second-highest among the 20 participating teams during the group stage. Only Ireland, with 10 dropped catches, ranks higher, while Namibia sits third with six drops.
Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, former Indian pacer Varun Aaron highlighted that India’s catching efficiency has fallen below 70 percent over the past year to 18 months, with two to three opportunities being missed per match. He added that a collision occurred between Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh while attempting a catch against the Netherlands, fortunately resulting in no injuries.
Aaron warned that in the knockout stages, even a single dropped catch could prove costly, emphasizing that India must sharpen its fielding to maintain championship credentials.
