Marnus Labuschagne dropped 'thrice', Jasprit Bumrah and Prithvi Shaw face fans' wrath

Indian batsmen folded out for 244 on Day 2, as they managed to add just 11 runs to their overnight total of 233-6. While Jasprit Bumrah and others responded back strongly with the ball, they were not ably assisted by the Indian fielders. As many as three catches were dropped in a series of fielding blunders to reprieve Australia’s No.3 batter Marnus Labuschagne.

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India vs Australia 1st Test: Fans slam Jasprit Bumrah and Prithvi Shaw for fielding blunders

Australia’s prolific No.3 batsman Marnus Labuschagne was dropped thrice on Day 2 during his side’s first innings. Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha was the first to hand Labuschagne a reprieve when the batsman was still sitting uncomfortably on nought. Jasprit Bumrah induced an edge and the ball travelled between keeper Saha and the first-slip fielder.

Later, it was Jasprit Bumrah himself who dropped a sitter at boundary, when the batsman reached 12. Marnus Labuschagne took on Mohammad Shami’s bouncer, only to get a top-edge that flew towards the boundary. A while later, on 21, Prithvi Shaw dropped the easiest of chances while he was stationed at square leg.

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While Wriddhiman Saha was sparred of the fans outrage, fielders Jasprit Bumrah and Prithvi Shaw were subjected to severe backlash from Indian fans on social media. Here is a look at the three drop chances and some of the reactions by fans towards the fielders.

India vs Australia 1st Test: Fans react to India’s poor fielding on Day 2

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At the time of publishing, Australia reached 66-4 after 35 overs. Marnus Labuschagne, unfazed by the reprieves, was batting on 39 and was joined by Cameron Green at the crease. As of now, Australia still trail India’s first innings total by another 178 runs.

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