{
  "id": 20143880,
  "title": "Virat Kohli Drops Absolute Sitter At 2nd Slip, Arshdeep Singh Left Frustrated After India's Clever Slip Strategy Goes To Waste| VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/virat-kohli-drops-absolute-sitter-at-2nd-slip-arshdeep-singh-left",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T07:57:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/virat-kohli-drops-absolute-sitter-at-2nd-slip-arshdeep-singh-left-frustrated-after-indias-clever-slip-strategy-goes-to-waste-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Virat Kohli experienced a frustrating moment during a match when he dropped a straightforward catch off the bowling of Arshdeep Singh. The Indian star failed to secure the ball, which resulted from an outside edge off New Zealand batter Dean Foxcroft, at second slip. This missed opportunity prevented India from gaining a decisive advantage. The incident occurred in the 19th over when Arshdeep bowled a short delivery angled towards Foxcroft's off stump. The ball moved away with a wobble seam, prompting Foxcroft to make a thick outside edge. The ball headed towards Kohli at second slip, who got both hands to the ball but failed to maintain possession, allowing it to slip through his fingers. The dropped catch left Arshdeep and the Indian fielders disappointed, with Foxcroft benefitting from the opportunity. The field placement strategy by India, which included bringing in a second slip specifically for Arshdeep's over, almost paid off as the ball initially edged towards the slip cordon. However, Kohli's inability to complete the catch meant India's clever plan fell short of delivering the desired breakthrough.",
  "summary": "Virat Kohli had a moment to forget on the field after dropping a straightforward catch off Arshdeep Singh's bowling. The Indian star failed to hold on to an outside edge from New Zealand batter Dean Foxcroft at second slip, missing an excellent opportunity to give his team a breakthrough. Virat Kohli Drops Easy Catch Off Arshdeep Singh Drop by kohli ji pic.twitter.com/YsmAF6XRib — cricket Live…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}