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Ashwin's Fielding Blunders!

January 28, 2024 10:05 IST

Ravichandran Ashwin

Captain Rohit Sharma expressed frustration and disappointment with senior player Ravichandran Ashwin's fielding during Day 3 of the Hyderabad Test against England.

Despite showcasing bowling brilliance with a mesmerising delivery that outfoxed Ben Stokes, Ashwin's uncharacteristic fielding lapses added to the frustrations of Ravindra Jadeja and the Indian camp.

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In the 44th over of England's second innings, Ashwin's attempt to chase down Ollie Pope's elegantly flicked delivery through wide mid-on resulted in a futile slide, allowing the ball to slip past and grant the English batter a boundary.

Ravichandran Ashwin

The 50th over witnessed another fielding mishap involving Ashwin and substitute fielder Rajat Patidar, as poor communication between them allowed a powerful sweep shot from Pope to evade their grasp and reach the boundary ropes.

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While fans may have found amusement in Ashwin's fielding blunders, Rohit and Jadeja were clearly unamused with the senior off-spinner's performance on the field.

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