“Fielding Coach Ne Email…”: Suryakumar Yadav’s Hilarious Take On India’s Dropped Catches

India’s convincing Super Four win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup was not all smooth sailing. While the batting was electric and the chase clinical, India’s fielders had a forgettable day, dropping several easy catches and giving Pakistan a shot at a bigger total. But as always, Suryakumar Yadav, leading with calm and light-hearted charm, turned fielding lapses into a laugh at the post-match press conference.

Suryakumar’s Humorous Response

When quizzed about India’s dropped catches, Suryakumar brought the house down with his trademark wit:

“Fielding coach ne already email daal diya hai ladkon ko office mein aane ke liye, jinke haathon mein butter laga tha (The fielding coach has already sent an email to the boys, who had buttered fingers, to appear before him at his office). But this happens; it is a part of the game. I am okay with it because it happened in the first game itself, and we have more crucial games to go.”

He put the mistakes into perspective, saying it’s better to get these errors out of the way early rather than in a knockout match. Suryakumar’s attitude reminded everyone of the importance of moving on and not letting pressure build, especially with more big matches ahead.

India’s Fielding Woes—and Redemption

Kuldeep Yadav, Shubman Gill, and Abhishek Sharma were among those to drop catches, which allowed Pakistan to post a competitive 171/5. Yet, as Suryakumar noted, “it happens.” Abhishek Sharma, who dropped two, made up for it with a stunning running catch to dismiss Saim Ayub and then smashed 74 off 39 balls to anchor the chase. Gill added 47 in a match-winning opening stand, turning fielding talk quickly back to batting brilliance.

Suryakumar On The Match And Key Moments

Suryakumar also addressed the game’s turning points. He highlighted Shivam Dube’s vital 2/33 spell, especially the wicket of Saim Ayub, which broke a dangerous 72-run partnership. About the flow of the match, Suryakumar said:

“The drinks during the first innings was a turning point. When bowlers changed their line and lengths, showed more energy, spinners bowled well. Shivam Dube’s spell was a turning point in the game. He has been working hard on his bowling. This was a perfect game for him. He always wanted to bowl two overs minimum, but he got four today, and he was very happy. He was very clear with his plans. This makes my job easier.”

He explained that on a good pitch for batting, the team that plays smart cricket, especially during overs 7–15, has the upper hand: “In powerplay, the ball is hard and you can time it well, but after that, you have to bat smartly. That is what we did today.”

India’s Victory—And What’s Next

India chased down 172 thanks to Abhishek’s sensational hitting and Gill’s elegant strokes, combining for a fiery opening partnership. Even though the day started with fielding fumbles, the Indians displayed subtle power and composure with the bat, winning by six wickets and seven balls to spare.

Suryakumar finished by stressing that dropped catches are normal and part of the game—a message for fans and teammates alike not to panic. With many more crucial matches ahead, India will look to iron out lapses and keep their positive, relaxed dressing room atmosphere intact.