11 months ago
Mishra Slams India's Poor Fielding Ahead of Pakistan Final
Amit Mishra, a former cricket player, is upset with India's cricket team because they've been dropping catches during the Asia Cup.
He's concerned because dropped catches can cost them the game, especially against Pakistan in the final.
He thinks the fielding coach should be helping the players practice catching under the stadium lights so they can do better.
Mishra wants the team to focus on fixing this problem quickly because there's no room for mistakes.
Amit Mishra criticized India's poor fielding.
Mishra warned of the cost of dropped catches in the final.
India has dropped 12 catches leading into the game against Sri Lanka.
The stadium lighting was a distraction for some players.
Mishra emphasized the need to adapt and practice.
- Who
- Amit Mishra and Indian Cricket Team
- What
- Criticized poor fielding by India in Asia Cup.
- Where
- Dubai International Stadium.
- When
- Before Asia Cup final on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
- Why
- Due to multiple dropped catches and need for improvement.
Mishra's view
Team's view
Fielding Performance
Mishra's view
Poor fielding is a major concern and needs immediate improvement through practice and adaptation.
Team's view
Captain viewed dropped catches as part of the game, and players cited lighting as a distraction.
Key facts
- Event
- Asia Cup Final
- Teams
- India vs. Pakistan
- Critic
- Amit Mishra
- Issue
- Poor Indian fielding
- Key Statement
- Fielding coach should focus on fielding
Quotes
Amit Mishra
Former leg-spinner
“In T20Is, dropping one catch can prove costly, and the Indian team is dropping three to four catches.”
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“There should be no margin of error in the final against Pakistan.”
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Varun Chakaravarthy
Mystery spinner
“You can’t give excuses at this level.”
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“We should be taking these catches, but definitely, if you ask me about rings of fire, it comes in the eye, something.”
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