Max O'Dowd's dropped catch against Pakistan draws Herschelle Gibbs' attention

• Netherlands player Max O’Dowd dropped a crucial catch against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opener.
• Former South Africa cricketer Herschelle Gibbs responded with a cheeky post, referencing his own infamous dropped catch of Steve Waugh in the 1999 World Cup.
• Gibbs' 1999 error allowed Steve Waugh to score an unbeaten 120, leading Australia to victory and eventually the tournament win.
• O'Dowd's dropped catch of Faheem Ashraf proved costly, as Ashraf went on to steer Pakistan to a dramatic win.
• O'Dowd reported receiving harsh online abuse, particularly from Indian fans, but the Netherlands bounced back with a win against Namibia.