Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop raised worries about Washington Sundar’s fielding performance when Sundar missed a crucial catch of Virat Kohli during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Gujarat Titans (GT) match. This incident occurred at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium and significantly impacted the match outcome. Gujarat Titans, batting first, scored 205/3, but the turning point came in RCB’s chase when Kohli, dropped at zero by Sundar, later scored 81 runs off 44 balls, leading RCB to victory.
Bishop, speaking to ESPNCricinfo, acknowledged that dropped catches happen but stressed the importance of Sundar improving his fielding. He encouraged Sundar to enhance his fielding skills through fitness training to contribute more effectively to the team. Despite Sundar’s athleticism, Bishop highlighted the repeated missed opportunities in the field that need addressing for him to become a valuable asset.
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn also commented on the dropped catch, emphasizing that certain opportunities in cricket, especially involving a player like Kohli, cannot be missed. Steyn emphasized the critical nature of such moments, where precision is paramount, and dropping a player of Kohli’s caliber is unacceptable. He stressed the significance of seizing such opportunities, especially in high-stakes situations.
