‘It’s painful to watch’: Mohammad Kaif’s brutal fielding criticism raises IPL 2026 alarm
The IPL 2026 season is facing criticism for a significant decline in fielding standards, highlighted by former cricketer Mohammad Kaif. With a catching efficiency of only 77.9%, teams have dropped 153 catches across 59 matches. This decline in fielding quality is raising alarms as it impacts match outcomes and the playoff race.
- ▪Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticized the poor fielding standards in IPL 2026.
- ▪Teams have dropped 153 catches, resulting in a catching efficiency of just 77.9%.
- ▪Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag acknowledged that fielding lapses contributed to their recent defeat.
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