South Africa vs India 2013: 1st Test, Day 3: 5 things India need to do to take control

3) Slip catching :

Most people never thought about what a difficult task it was going to be to replace Dravid, Tendulkar & Laxman in the slip cordon. Slip fielding is a crucial factor in winning test matches abroad & India quite simply cannot afford to put down chances.

Ashwin & Rohit both dropped catches in the slips on Day 2. Any more of the same might witness SA run away with the game & take what could be a very important lead.