Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden was crucial of Steve Smith’s slip fielding after he dropped catches from Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja on Day 2 of the primary Test match between India and Australia in Nagpur. While the possibility from Rohit was fairly tough, Jadeja’s edge on the second final supply of the day was roughly a snug alternative. The name got here at a very good top for Smith as first slip however he was late to react to it and it ended up hitting his arm and falling to the bottom.

“What a nightmare this is for a slips fieldsman,” former Australian batter Matthew Hayden mentioned on-air. “Sort of remained unsighted there. Should have made a better effort than that. Concentration factor – second last ball of the day. Bang. Gotta be on!” Hayden mentioned on the finish of day’s play.

The same sentiment was echoed by compatriot Mark Waugh who defined the scenario. “It’s like he doesn’t think the ball will come to him, looks away from the game. You have got to read the play. You have got to pretend you are actually batting when you are fielding at first slip to the spinners.”

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar additionally had his say on the subject.

“Absolutely, he wasn’t bending low. I don’t think he was expecting the catch to come there.”He additional added, “The back isn’t bent and the catch came towards the knee. So that can make the difference. Yes, it’s been a long day. It’s been a tiring day, but the last couple of deliveries is where your concentration is most tested. Tough day for Steve Smith, he’ll feel it. he’s a good catcher.”

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