‘Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches?’: Mohammad Kaif explains reason behind India opener’s fielding woes vs England

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal is attended by a physio on day one of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Friday, June 20, 2025, (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Former India player Mohammad Kaif, known for his excellent fielding in his heyday, explained the reason why Yashasvi Jaiswal may have dropped crucial catches during the India vs England 1st Test at Leeds. According to Kaif, the strap which Jaiswal has put around his hands may have a role to play in his dismal catching against the hosts.

“Why is Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping catches? We are practicing with Duke’s ball, and when we get hurt, we put a strap. In such a situation, the fingers are stuck and there is no free movement. You can’t hold onto the catch because the strap becomes a sponge. The ball bounces off it, so that’s the drawback. The natural connection with the ball shouldn’t be lost,” he said on his YouTube channel.

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