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Yashasvi Jaiswal has had an incredible start to his international career after turning up strong performances for both his Indian Premier League team, the Rajasthan Royals, and his home team, Mumbai.
In the current five-match Test series between India and England, the southpaw has scored 545 runs at an astounding average of 109 across six innings, making him the leading run scorer. With an impressive strike rate of 81.10, he has scored runs. The little Jaiswal had to battle not only on the field but off it as well, having left his birthplace of Uttar Pradesh at the age of twelve to relocate to Mumbai.
The 22-year-old’s patience is now paying off, as he has become one of the select few cricket players to reach 150+ runs after scoring hundreds of runs in their first three Test matches. Jaiswal’s most recent innings were an unbeaten 214 off 236 balls in the third innings of the third Test at Rajkot, which contributed to India’s highest-ever run total in Test cricket history—434 runs.
“In India, as a young adult, you have to work extremely hard for everything. You still have to put forth a lot of effort to catch the bus, even when it arrives. Because I know how important every inch is and because getting to the train, auto, and everything else requires a lot of work, I put a lot of effort into my practice sessions. Playing for my country is my biggest motivation, so I just make sure that whenever I’m there, I need to give it my all and then enjoy,” Jaiswal said to the host broadcaster on Sunday, January 18.
The first batter failed to build on his historic double-century in the second Test at Visakhapatnam by failing to score a significant amount in the opening innings of the third Test. In the first hour of play on Day 1, India was down to 33/3, but centuries from veterans Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja helped the hosts mount a respectable 445 in the first inning. Yashasvi Jaiswal was taking inspiration from the teamwork between the two seasoned campaigners in addition to simply enjoying it.
“I was greatly inspired by the way that Jaddu and Rohit Bhai performed in the opening inning. I was thinking to myself, “When I go in there, I have to make it count,” because I could see how committed they were to playing session by session and how passionate and focused they were. “I think it’s incredible to see them putting in a lot of effort,” Jaiswal said, referring to the manner in which they were motivating us and discussing the game.
I must ensure in my mind that I will give it everything I have. Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal scored just 29 runs off his first 64 balls in the second inning, taking his time. He changed gears, though, and reached the three-figure mark of just 122 balls once he got himself settled at the crease. The gifted child claimed that because the ball was new and the conditions were difficult, he first chose to give himself some time.
“The ball was at that point… There seems to be something in the wicket, I thought. The ball was extremely hard and contained something, and I felt that it was particularly important to get the team off to a strong start. The second inning has a significant impact on the game, as you have seen in the last three games, so I was trying to play as many balls as I could. I believe playing Test cricket is a bit difficult. Jaiswal clarified, “I just need to make sure in my mind that I will give it my all if I’m there.”
Yashasvi Jaiswal was forced to retire owing to a back spasm shortly after reaching his hundred on Day 3. On Day 4, he did, however, make a comeback and record his second series double-century.
I felt like I could score runs when, all of a sudden, I felt set. I tried to play just those shots and get those runs, even though I had plans where I could play all of my shots. My back started to hurt after a while. Although it was too much, I didn’t want to retire. The following day, I had a lot of ideas but was unsure of how it would begin. Jaiswal continued, “But when I returned, I made another effort to give myself time, and after that, I felt really, really fantastic.
The Suriya native conveyed his appreciation to batting coach Vikram Rathour and head coach Rahul Dravid for teaching him about the mental side of the game.
“I always follow my feelings as a cricket player. I do poorly at times and brilliantly at others. I find it amazing how people come and how they talk about cricket and everything else, and I’m having a great time. The things they have taught me, including how to read the wicket, how to think strategically, and how to play as deeply as possible, also grant me complete freedom. “Make sure you are playing and committing to that shot if you think you can play it well.” “They say you play, but make sure the ball is there to play, because they know that I play the sweep and the reverse sweep,” Yashasvi Jaiswal remarked.
“I’m constantly considering methods to prepare for the game and change my perspective, and I discuss these ideas with my seniors, Rohit and Rahul. He said, “I really try to work on my mind and I think it’s really important to work on my mind before I try to express myself.”
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