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Yashasvi Jaiswal removed from slip duties ahead of second Test after drop catch struggles in Leeds
The second Test match between India and England is starting on 2 July at Edgbaston. Even before the start of this match, Team India has taken a big decision and given a big blow to Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Last Updated on - June 30, 2025 6:58 PM IST
Yashasvi Jaiswal removed from slip duties ahead of second Test after drop catch struggles in Leeds
Yashasvi Jaiswal set to face major setback in second Test
Yashasvi Jaiswal has faced a major setback ahead of the second Test between India and England. As per reports from Revsports, Team India has decided to remove Jaiswal from the slip cordon following his poor fielding performance in the first Test, where he dropped four catches three of them behind the wicket.
Sudarshan to field in the slips in place of Jaiswal
Jaiswal will not be fielding in the slip area in the upcoming match. In his place, Sai Sudharsan is expected to be given an opportunity in the slip region. While changes in fielding positions are common, the timing and manner of this decision are being seen as a clear message to Jaiswal.
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Sudarshan and Nair has been given the responsibility in the slips
While Karun Nair was already positioned in the slips during the first Test, Sai Sudharsan has now been given the responsibility for the upcoming match. On Monday, both players were seen practicing slip catching. In addition to them, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul were also spotted practicing in the slip cordon.
Yashasvi Jaiswal underwent seperate fielding session
Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal underwent a separate fielding session under the guidance of assistant coaches Ryan ten Doeschate and Gautam Gambhir. He was seen working on flat catches, suggesting that he might be fielding at short leg or silly point in the second Test.
Jaiswal dropped crucial slip catches in the first Test at Headingley
In the Leeds Test, Jaiswal dropped the catch of Ollie Pope in the first innings who later scored a century. He dropped the catch of Ben Duckett who scored a half-century in the first innings and a century in the second innings. In the first innings, he dropped the catch of Harry Brook who managed to score 99 runs in the first innings. Team India suffered a big setback due to this poor fielding of Jaiswal, as a result India lost the Leeds Test.