Jadeja’s Catch Drop Sparks Barmy Army’s Mockery as England Gains Ground in Leeds

The first Test between England and India in Leeds saw India’s performance falter on the second day. Despite scoring 471, Indian bowlers, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, couldn’t make significant inroads, letting England reach 209/3. India’s fielding was particularly poor, with three dropped catches. Ravindra Jadeja, known for his fielding, was criticized by the Barmy Army after dropping a catch. The Barmy Army tweeted a sarcastic comment, highlighting Jadeja’s mistake. Ollie Pope, who benefited from a missed catch, went on to score a century, adding to India’s woes. Jasprit Bumrah provided some respite by dismissing Ben Duckett, but Pope remained solid, eventually reaching his century. At the end of the day, England was in a stronger position at 209/3, with Pope at the crease. India’s fielding failures mirrored the team’s earlier batting collapse, with a significant loss of wickets.