Ishan Kishan's Drop Denies Ashok Sharma Maiden International Wicket
The wicketkeeper's error in the third T20I against Zimbabwe turned a potential milestone into heartbreak for the debutant bowler.
In the third T20I against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Ishan Kishan's wicketkeeping struggles continued as he dropped a simple catch, costing Ashok Sharma his first international wicket. The incident occurred in the ninth over when Ben Curran top-edged a delivery from Sharma, sending the ball high into the air. Kishan had ample time to position himself but failed to hold on, turning Sharma's celebration into agony.
This blunder follows a series of mistakes behind the stumps in the previous match. Kishan missed an easy run-out opportunity and did not appeal for a caught-behind despite Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett nicking the ball. However, his batting form has been impressive, with an 81-run knock off 44 balls in the second T20I and a steady 29 in the third.