Leeds, June 23 -- Former Three Lions pace bowling stalwart Stuart Broad weighed in on the factors conspiring against fielders, resulting in several dropped chances during the first Test between England and India at Headingley.

'Catches win matches' has been a phrase that has stuck with cricket throughout its evolution. India and England have had to bite the bullet throughout the four days of the opening Test. India dropped a whopping six catches in the first innings, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who impressed with a century, was guilty of dropping 50 per cent of those chances.

He endured a torrid time on the field, floored three valuable chances, and gave a lifeline to Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, and Harry Brook. Apart from Jaiswal, wicketkeeper ...