Watch: Yashas Vijayiswardance in front of British fans after dropping four catches in the Headingley Test – Eng vs Ind
Yashasvi Jaiswal‘Headingley’s S debut test at English Soil was two extreme stories. The young opener was fascinated by a great century, but only to see his fate change dramatically, as he dropped four important catches and rivals the unwanted Indian test record. As India Stumbled upon historic defeat, Jacewal’s field dance before the British crowd fueled the already simmering fan repulsion.
Fielding Nightmare in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Headingley Test
Jaiswal’s test debut England It started with 101 balls made up of promising out of 159 balls that set the tone for India’s first innings. However, the story changed quickly on the field. Over the course of five days, Indian Fielders collectively dropped eight catches, but it was the four outflows of the standout Jacewal that sparked sharp criticism from teammates, coaches and fans.
Three of Jaiswal’s drops came in the first innings. Ollie Pope and Harry Brook. On the fifth day, Jaiswal missed a running catch on a square leg as England chased the difficult 371. Ben DuckettA lifeline that he transformed into a century that defines matches. These errors aren’t just for frustrated bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohamed Shiraji England also wiped out the deficit in the first innings, and ultimately managed to chase the target with five wickets.
Jaiswal’s four dropped catches stand together in one Test by Indian Fielders.
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On the fifth day, Jaiswal dance dance dance in front of British fans
As India’s hope faded on the fifth day, Jacewal’s decision to dance in front of the British crowd was a flash point. As the team rushed towards defeat, the young opener’s celebration jig was captured and widely shared on social media, but many saw it as worsening and insensitive. The response was quick and relentless, with supporters venting their frustration online and questioning his attitude at a critical time for the team.
The incident veiled what was remembered as a breakout batting performance. Instead, Jaiswal’s match became a tale of attention to the fine margins and emotional shaking of Test Cricket, where single players can go from hero to scapegoat to space for several sessions.
Here’s the video:
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India will spend a week reorganizing before the next test at Edgbaston – 0-1 in the 5th century of matches – the first in the history of the loser’s Test – 0-1 in the 5-match series. Jaiswal’s Headingley test is remembered for his sublime 100 as well as for his costly lapses and controversial celebrations that firmly changed the spotlight in his direction.
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