Dropped catches have haunted India through the T20 World Cup 2026 group stages, with nine slip-ups under Suryakumar Yadav’s watch. Bowling coach Morne Morkel has issued a stark warning: fix it now or risk derailment.
Ahead of the Super 8 curtain-raiser against South Africa, Morkel’s presser laid bare the issue. ‘We have to double down on fielding – it’s critical,’ he said. He detailed how elite fielding thwarts runs and boundaries, especially as the tournament heats up.
Intense sessions are transforming skills, with Morkel stressing that pressure-fielded catches can dismantle batting momentum overnight. Players are all-in, recognizing no catch comes easy.
India sits second to Ireland’s 10 in fumbles, but four group triumphs from the ‘Group of Death’ showcase their grit. Every rival unbeaten adds spice.
February 22 brings South Africa to Narendra Modi Stadium for a mouthwatering duel. Morkel’s blueprint for fielding redemption is clear. In T20’s razor-edge world, will India deliver the athleticism needed to claim the crown?