Michael Vaughan trolls India—and this time, it’s not subtle.
After India dropped seven catches in the first Test at Headingley, Vaughan took to X (formerly Twitter) with a jab that hit harder than any short ball. He wrote:
“Just to let you all know I have offered myself to India as a fielding coach .. My academy does a roaring trade .. #ENGvsIND.”
This came just moments after Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped Ben Duckett on 97, letting England march smoothly toward one of their most successful run chases in Test history.
Just to let you all know I have offered myself to India as a fielding coach .. My academy does a roaring trade .. #ENGvsIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 24, 2025
India’s Slip-Up in the Slips
The fielding disaster unfolded over five long days. Jaiswal, who had a stellar batting performance earlier in the match, was unfortunately involved in four of the seven dropped catches.
Others who fumbled include Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja.
Despite scoring five centuries—including two from Pant—India’s fielding let them down at crucial moments.
Duckett Made Them Pay
After Jaiswal dropped him, Ben Duckett punished India with a brutal 149. With support from Zak Crawley (65) and *Joe Root (53)**, England chased down 371 with five wickets to spare.
Duckett and Crawley’s opening stand of 188 set the tone. The finishing touch came from Jamie Smith, who smashed a knee-down six over long-on to seal the win.
It was only the third time in Test history where all four innings went past 350 runs. India posted 471 and 364. England responded with 465 and 373/5.
Vaughan’s Timing? Impeccable
Michael Vaughan has trolled India before, but this time he had the numbers to back it up. His sarcastic offer to become India’s fielding coach went viral, and many fans—even some Indian ones—couldn’t disagree.
Some say it’s cheeky banter. Others call it brutal honesty. Either way, India’s fielding woes handed England the edge.
For those who want to dive deeper into the stats and match breakdown, here’s a full match report from ESPNcricinfo.
What’s Next for India?
This loss will sting. Not just because of the result, but because India had their chances. Dropping seven catches—in England, of all places—is a recipe for disaster.
If they want to bounce back, they’ll need to tighten their fielding and keep the trolls like Vaughan quiet.
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