Shivam Dube's big blunder turns the game in England's favour - WATCH
England secured a 4-0 series sweep against India in the T20I series after a high-scoring victory in the final match. A dropped catch by Shivam Dube allowed Harry Brook to build a massive partnership with Jos Buttler, leading to India's defeat and loss of the top ICC ranking.
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The result significantly impacts international cricket rankings and highlights the critical role of fielding errors in high-stakes professional sports.
NEW DELHI: India made the perfect start in the fifth and final T20I against England by dismissing Phil Salt early at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. But just a few overs later, a costly fielding mistake from Shivam Dube gave England captain Harry Brook a lifeline.The incident happened in the sixth over of England's innings. Fast bowler Prince Yadav bowled a short delivery outside off stump, and Brook went for a big pull shot. Instead, he got a thick top edge that went high into the air. It looked like a straightforward catch for Dube, who ran back from the infield. However, he failed to judge the ball properly and dropped the big chance. The dropped chance proved to be a huge turning point.Brook was still in the early stages of his innings and made full use of the reprieve.
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