Watch: Rohit Sharma Left Dumbstruck After India's Poor Fielding Efforts Against Nepal In Asia Cup 2023

05.09.2023 - 03:09 sports.ndtv.com

It was a horrible day for the Indian cricket team on the field as three catches were dropped within the first 5 overs against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday.

In the very first over of the innings, Shreyas Iyer dropped a straight forward chance as Kushal Bhurtel edged a delivery from Mohammed Shami towards the slips.

Just one ball later, it was Virat Kohli at cover point who was guilty of dropping an absolute sitter off Mohammed Siraj. Couple of overs later, Bhurtel once again edged a delivery from Shami and it looked like Ishan Kishan will have no difficulties in completing the catch.

However, it went horribly wrong as the ball went right through his gloves leaving skipper Rohit Sharma in complete disbelief.

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The Indian cricket team, despite its Super 4 entry in the Asia Cup with a win over Nepal on Monday, had a lot to ponder upon. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first, but Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got quick runs with help from the Indian fielders, who dropped three catches in the first five overs. Shreyas Iyer dropped a regulation catch at slip, Virat Kohli spilled a sitter at short cover and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan let the ball through his gloves.

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