India’s rising star opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, recently revealed a pivotal conversation with captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir that helped shape his approach during the second Test against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
Jaiswal, in red-hot form throughout the series, amassed 189 runs in four innings, including three crucial half-centuries. His scores of 72 and 51 in the second Test earned him the Player of the Match honor, as his standout performances led India to a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
Reflecting on the game, Jaiswal opened up about the key advice given to him by Rohit and Gambhir, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the situation while staying true to his natural style.
I was focused on what I could do for the team. Every game is different, and so are the situations. Whether in Chennai or here, I tried to give my best. Rohit bhai and sir reminded me to play my natural game and not overthink. We discussed that we needed to post solid scores and play freely. Our goal was to win, and we were determined to go for it,
Jaiswal shared in the post-match conference.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Sunil Gavaskar’s Longstanding Record
In addition to his match-winning performance, Jaiswal etched his name in the history books by surpassing a record held by Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar. Jaiswal now holds the record for the most runs by an Indian batter under the age of 23 in a calendar year, amassing 929 runs in 2024. He surpassed Gavaskar’s 1971 record by just 11 runs, marking yet another milestone in his flourishing career.
Jaiswal’s journey continues to captivate fans as he cements his place as one of India’s brightest young talents on the international stage.
