India's sloppy fielding proved costly in the first Test in Leeds. The Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, dropped several crucial catches over Days 2 and 3. Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook were all handed lifelines due to fielding lapses. England posted a total of 465, narrowing the deficit to just six runs.
The trend continued into Day 3, with Rishabh Pant and Jaiswal again failing to grab opportunities. While India’s overall fielding standards have improved significantly in recent years, especially since Virat Kohli's captaincy, this outing was a reminder of past struggles for the team.
They Should Have Had a Lead of 150-Plus - Ravi Shastri
Speaking to Sky Sports, Ravi Shastri expressed disappointment over India’s sloppy fielding. He believes that missed opportunities in the field allowed the hosts to add more runs. Ravi Shastri said that the pitch remains good for batting, giving England a chance in the fourth innings.
"They have got to get past 300 and put England under pressure. Had they held their catches, they should have had a lead of 150-plus. There is a lot of time left in this Test match and the game is even," said Ravi Shastri.
India Will Be a Little Disappointed - Nasser Hussain
"I think India will be a little disappointed. They had a collapse of 7-41 in their innings and the England score should then have been a lot less."
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