Former leg-spinner Amit Mishra has criticised the Indian team for their poor fielding in the ongoing Asia Cup, warning that such errors could be costly in the final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
India’s fielding has been a concern, with players struggling to spot the ball under the lights in Dubai. This issue was highlighted when India dropped 12 catches leading into their last Super Four game against Sri Lanka. While captain Suryakumar Yadav dismissed it as “part of the game," mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy admitted that the stadium lighting, known as “rings of fire," was distracting.
“You can’t give excuses at this level. We should be taking these catches, but definitely, if you ask me about rings of fire, it comes in the eye, something. It is a li