Yashasvi Jaiswal reportedly removed from slip fielding during India’s practice session ahead of 2nd Test vs England in 2025 series.

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who struggled in the slip cordon during the first Test against England at Leeds, was spotted practising close-in fielding drills at short leg and silly point ahead of the second Test. As per Times of India journalist Sahil Malhotra, Sai Sudharsan was seen fielding in the slips alongside other players during India's training session on June 30. This comes as a shift in roles for Jaiswal after his difficulties in the slips, with just two days left before the second Test begins in Birmingham.

The star India opener dropped four crucial catches in the opening Test, which proved costly for India as England capitalised and secured a five-wicket win, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Reacting to the fielding errors, India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played down the situation, stating that the players are still young and no one drops catches intentionally. Bumrah emphasized that such mistakes are part of the game.

"Just for a second (disappointment on dropped catches), you just cannot sit and cry about it. You have to move forward with the game. I try not to take it too far in my head and forget it. A lot of them are new to the game, and for the first time, it is hard to see the ball here. Nobody is dropping catches intentionally, and it is a part and parcel of the game. They will learn from it. I do not want to create a scene and put more pressure on them, like I am kicking the ball or something," Bumrah had said at the press conference after the conclusion of Day 3 of the first Test.

Looks like Sai Sudharsan will replace Yashasvi Jaiswal in the slips. YBJ doing silly point/short leg drills while Sai trains with rest of the slip fielders. pic.twitter.com/kYfvDMDYX7

— Sahil Malhotra (@Sahil_Malhotra1) June 30, 2025

Jaiswal gives the impression of being low on confidence: Greg Chappell

Reflecting on India’s missed opportunities in the Leeds Test against England, former head coach Greg Chappell noted that Yashasvi Jaiswal appeared to be lacking confidence. In his column for ESPN Cricinfo, Chappell observed that the young batter seemed more hopeful than expectant when it came to taking catches, indicating a passive mindset in the slip cordon.

"India dropped several catches in Leeds, and while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja were among those involved, both are usually safe hands. The drops I saw didn't look technical - they just didn't stick. It can happen to the best. That said, Jaiswal gives the impression of being low on confidence, or that he is suffering a hand injury. He seems to be hoping to catch them rather than expecting to," Chappell wrote.