India suffered a five-wicket defeat against England in the opening Test of the five-match series at Headingley, Leeds, on June 24. India’s poor fielding performance proved costly, as they dropped a total of eight catches across both innings.
"Mark Waugh .. not even a debate," Michael Vaughan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 28, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed with the bat in the first Test against England at Leeds, scoring a century in the first innings. However, his fielding performance drew criticism after he dropped multiple catches.
Mark Waugh Took 181 Catches in his 128-Test Career
Mark Waugh is widely regarded as the greatest slip fielder in cricket history. He, known for his effortless catching technique, rarely let anything slip past him. The former cricketer made catching look simple, with former England captain Graham Gooch calling him “the greatest natural catcher.”
He hardly ever dropped any catches. The only notable lapse came in his final Test series against Pakistan, where he dropped three chances in quick succession. His near-flawless record cements his status as the finest slip fielder the game has seen.
Mark Waugh’s Batting in Tests and ODIs for Australia
However, Waugh was often seen as a player who didn’t fully realise his immense potential in Test cricket. He scored 8,029 runs in Tests at an average of 41.81, including 20 centuries, with a highest score of 153 not out.
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