Sunil Gavaskar praised the batting performance of the Indian side led by Yashasvi Jaiswal in the aftermath of the 2nd Test against England. Jaiswal’s outstanding innings played a pivotal role in bringing parity to Team India in the five-match Test series against England. The young opener showcased an incredible adaptability to Test cricket, earning accolades from the legendary Indian cricketer Gavaskar.
In the 2nd Test at Vizag, Jaiswal smashed a record-setting double century, overshadowing England’s ‘Bazeballers’ with the bat. The brilliant performance by Jaiswal, coupled with Jasprit Bumrah’s reverse swing-bowling masterclass, led to India’s comprehensive victory over Ben Stokes and the English team, despite the absence of Virat Kohli.
Jaiswal’s career-best score of 179 on the first day of the 2nd Test was followed by him achieving his maiden double century against England. The young opener’s stellar contribution was instrumental in India’s success, with Shubman Gill’s century in the 2nd innings further solidifying India’s position and setting a match-winning target against England. Gavaskar reflected on how Jaiswal’s remarkable innings bailed India out in Visakhapatnam, highlighting the significant impact of the young talent in the series.
Gavaskar Applauds Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Adaptability: ‘A Quick Learner on Display’
“Yashasvi Jaiswal showed he is a quick learner by making sure he didn’t miss out on a hundred as he did in the first Test match by scoring a magnificent double century in the second Test. India certainly needed someone to hold the innings together with a big century as once again most of the other batters got going like they did in the first Test and then gifted their wickets away,” Gavaskar mentioned in his Mid-Day column.
Jaiswal Joins Elite Company with Lara:
In an impressive display, 22-year-old Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a remarkable 209 runs off 290 balls, contributing significantly to Team India’s 106-run victory over England. Jaiswal’s innings featured seven sixes and 19 fours, showcasing his aggressive and entertaining batting style. He became the third youngest Indian to achieve a Test double century. Notably, Jaiswal joined the exclusive club with legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara, as both players scored a double century when none of their teammates managed to cross the 34-run mark in a Test innings. Lara’s historic innings came in 2005 against Australia, where he hammered 226 runs at Adelaide.
Potential Impact on Players’ Mental Toughness:
“With the advent of T20 cricket and the need there to play unexpected shots, the temperament of the batters can sometimes be badly affected. The thinking that they can play an unorthodox shot and get away with it regularly can and does get them out. Test cricket is a five-day format and while most Test matches finish well within that and often with a day or so to spare, as was seen by the unforgettable innings from Ollie Pope and now from young Jaiswal, there is scope to play a match-defining and game-changing innings,” Gavaskar attached.
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