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T20 World Cup| Dropped catches a concern, says Morkel

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India’s Bowling coach Morne Morkel. File
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Catches often win matches, but dropped chances can cost dearly. While India’s drops have not yet proven fatal in the ICC T20 World Cup, the frequency of missed opportunities has emerged as a worry for Suryakumar Yadav’s side ahead of Thursday’s semifinal against England.

Bowling coach Morne Morkel conceded that the lapses in the field remain a concern as the tournament enters its decisive phase.

“Obviously nobody looks to drop a catch on purpose. It’s not like we don’t train for it,” Morkel said on Wednesday on the sidelines of India’s optional practice session. “There is a lot of focus on our fielding, and that was one of the key points heading into the World Cup. The guys train and work hard on their fielding. At times, is it a mindset thing? I can’t answer that.”

Through seven matches in the tournament, India has dropped 13 catches — the most by any team so far. In the virtual quarterfinal against West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday, three chances went down, with Abhishek Sharma dropping two and Tilak Varma spilling another in the deep.

Morkel acknowledged that positioning fielders optimally has not always been straightforward in the fast-paced T20 format. “For us it’s just about continuing to do the hard work and really focusing on getting certain players into the hot spots and the right areas,” he said.

“At times it’s hard to do that because you’re also working against an over-rate. That’s the responsibility the players need to take on the field — to find yourself in a position, in the hot zones, and to work a little bit extra. If we can get the right players in those positions, hopefully we can take the catches.”

Despite the youthful energy in the squad, the current Indian line-up still has a few fielders a captain might prefer to hide in the outfield. In T20 cricket, though, there are few hiding places. On a ground like the Wankhede, where momentum can shift in a matter of deliveries, India will hope that come Thursday night, no fielder is left wishing a dropped chance had not come his way.

Published – March 05, 2026 03:22 am IST

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T20 World Cup: It’s a one-off game now and we back ourselves, says New Zealand skipper Santner

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:04:00 +0000

Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner during a training session at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes adaptability, not familiarity, will decide the first T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa here on Wednesday.

“We’ve played a lot of cricket in these conditions over the years, whether on international tours or in the IPL. South Africa have as well,” Santner said.

“At this stage, it’s about assessing what’s in front of you on the day. Conditions can change quickly, and teams that adapt faster put themselves in a good position.”

Reflecting on the seven-wicket defeat to the Proteas in the group stage, Santner pointed to the PowerPlay as a key factor. “In Ahmedabad, they got away from us early. They have a lot of power through the order. It might not always be about bowling them out, it could be about getting through the overs. Maybe 180 is a good score instead of 220.”

About the Eden Gardens surface, he said: “There could be a role for both seamers and spinners. Whatever you do first, you have to do it well.”

Santner was unfazed about the underdog tag. “We’ve had that for a long time. It’s a one-off game now. We’re here now, and we back ourselves in one-off games against most teams”.

Published – March 04, 2026 12:34 am IST

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The Hindu Morning Digest: June 28, 2024

admin — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:54:32 +0000

India’s captain Rohit Sharma and spinner Kuldeep Yadav celebrate a wicket during the semi-final match against England in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024, at Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 28, 2024
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