India's fielding performance in the first Test against England at Headingley has come under heavy scrutiny, with former England captain Michael Vaughan leading the charge of criticism. Vaughan has taken to social media to poke fun at Shubman Gill and the Indian team, especially after Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped a crucial catch of Ben Duckett on the fifth day of the Test.

The dropped catch allowed Duckett to reach 97 runs, further exacerbating India's woes. Vaughan, known for his witty remarks, didn't miss the opportunity to highlight India's butterfingers, stating he has offered his services to the Indian team as a fielding coach. He wittily added that his academy is thriving, implying that many teams could benefit from his fielding expertise.

India's struggles in the field have been a significant talking point throughout the Test. The team dropped a total of six catches in England's first innings, a statistic that has drawn criticism from various corners. Yashasvi Jaiswal was particularly under the microscope, dropping four catches, while Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant also contributed to the tally of missed opportunities.

These fielding lapses proved costly, allowing England to post a formidable total of 465 in their first innings. Harry Brook, who scored 99, benefited significantly from the dropped catches, as did Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, who scored 62 and 106 respectively. The missed opportunities not only allowed these batsmen to accumulate runs but also helped England gain momentum in the match.

The impact of the poor fielding was evident in the reactions of the Indian players and coaching staff. Mohammed Siraj was visibly frustrated after Jaiswal dropped Duckett's catch, while head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen wearing a stern look. Batting coach Shitanshu Kotak described the team's fielding performance on Day 2 as "one of those unfortunate days," admitting that the dropped catches and misfields had cost them momentum.

Despite the criticism, Jasprit Bumrah has defended the team, acknowledging that dropped catches are part of the game. He emphasized that the players are young and working hard and that dwelling on the mistakes would not be productive. Bumrah stressed the importance of learning from such experiences and focusing on the upcoming plays.

Ravi Shastri and Stuart Broad have also weighed in on India's fielding woes. Shastri claimed that if India had held their catches, they would have had a lead of over 150 runs. Broad echoed this sentiment, stating that India cannot afford to drop so many catches if they want to take all 10 wickets in an innings.