Gradientz | Smart Opinions, Brief Reports & Global Events

Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's century in the Leeds Test, his fielding woes became a talking point after dropping four catches, a first for an Indian in a Test innings. An old video of him missing catches in a previous match resurfaced. However, coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah defended Jaiswal, citing difficult conditions.

Despite multiple dropped catches off his bowling in the Leeds Test, Jasprit Bumrah maintained a positive attitude, explaining that he plays cricket to enjoy himself. He took five wickets in England's first innings and displayed understanding towards the fielders, attributing the dropped chances to challenging weather conditions.