Ravindra Jadeja was not part of India’s playing XI for the third and final ODI against West Indies in Mullanpur, but the veteran all-rounder still found himself involved in the action during the visitors’
chase. However, one moment on the field caught the attention of captain Shubman Gill and quickly became a talking point among fans.
Jadeja, who was named among the substitutes after being left out of the playing XI, was called onto the field during India’s bowling innings. Known throughout his career for his exceptional fielding skills, the left-hander was stationed outside the 30-yard circle when a relatively straightforward ball came towards him.
Jadeja appeared to be in a good position to stop the ball, but surprisingly allowed it to go through and reach the boundary. The effort left Gill visibly stunned, with the Indian captain appearing unable to believe that the ball had escaped from one of India’s most reliable fielders.
Shubman Gill left absolutely shocked after fielding blunder from Ravindra Jadeja
The downfall of Jadeja the fielder is insane 💔 https://t.co/8gDchqImDq
— ` (@Itz_Bl3ze) October 4, 2026
The moment was particularly noticeable because Jadeja has built a reputation as one of the safest and sharpest fielders in world cricket. His athleticism, throwing ability and ability to save runs have long been considered among his biggest strengths.
The incident also triggered a reaction on social media, with several fans discussing what they described as a worrying decline in Jadeja’s fielding standards. Comments about the “downfall of Ravindra Jadeja as a fielder” started circulating as the video of the incident gained attention.
Jadeja’s omission from the playing XI had already generated discussion before the match. India brought Nitish Kumar Reddy into the XI for the final ODI, while Jadeja remained on the bench.
The fielding lapse added another unexpected moment to a difficult outing for India, who eventually lost the third ODI by five wickets, although they won the three-match series 2-1. Gill later admitted that India’s fielding was an area that needed improvement following the series.
