Gavaskar Criticizes Yadav After Dropped Catch Against West Indies

Sunil Gavaskar criticized Mayank Yadav after India missed a key catching chance against Sherfane Rutherford during the Ranchi T20I against West Indies. The incident came while West Indies chased 250, with Rutherford later scoring 84 and helping his team secure a record chase.

Rutherford and Shai Hope had added 63 runs from 29 balls for the fourth wicket when Kuldeep created the opportunity in the 10th over. According to the match commentary, Rutherford's shot went toward Mayank at short fine leg, but the catch was dropped.

Gavaskar, who was on commentary duty, blamed the fielding approach he believed affected the simple chance.

"I think it is the urge to fall down after every catch," said Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain.

The former batter continued his criticism of exaggerated movements during routine catches.

"To show that it’s a lot better than it actually is," said Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain.

Gavaskar added that losing balance can cause straightforward catches to be missed.

"That is what makes you lose your balance and simple catches are grassed," said Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain.

He emphasized maintaining stability instead of focusing on the appearance of the catch.

"Just stay put, keep your balance. It’s not important for you to fall down, but important for you to hold onto the catch," said Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain.

Rutherford took advantage of the missed chance by hitting sixes in the first balls of the next two overs and reached fifty. Kuldeep later dismissed him in the 15th over, but Rutherford had already made 84 off 37 balls with seven sixes and seven fours.

According to the match details, Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 from 45 balls while Romario Shepherd made 34 from 13 as West Indies reached the target with nine balls remaining and six wickets in hand.

Mayank Yadav also made an impact with the ball, taking three wickets for 36 runs in three overs. He dismissed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer in consecutive deliveries before bowling Rovman Powell with a delivery recorded at 149.5kph.