Yashasvi Jaiswal performs a shot in the course of the second day of the second Test match between India and South Africa
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Yashavi Jaiswal pulled the first ball of India’s second innings — a quick one from Kagiso Rabada — simply behind sq. for a boundary with easy ease. It was the shot of a assured younger man who might put behind him a first-innings duck and two low scores in the earlier Test.
India wanted solely 79 to win the second Test on the Newlands Cricket Ground, however on a dangerously quick wicket, towards a quick assault, nothing might have been taken as a right. The guests had been required to bat with intent, make a good begin, and never permit South Africa a foothold. Jaiswal’s 28 (23b, 6×4) did simply that.
The 22-year-old left-hander, who scored 171 on Test debut in the West Indies final July, is delighted that he could possibly be a part of a historic Test win. “It is an honour representing India in a country like South Africa and winning here feels incredible,” he stated.
“I have learnt a lot from my first two tours. The wickets and environments have been entirely different, but it has been an enjoyable experience. I have learnt a lot and will continue learning from coach (Rahal Dravid) and seniors (Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma).”
Jaiswal, who has been nominated by the ICC for the Emerging Cricketer of the Year award, stated Rohit helped him stay constructive.
“Our plan was to make as many runs as possible off the new ball while chasing the short target,” he stated. “All I thought was that the team needed a good start and we had to win the match.”
He revealed Dravid gave him a good piece of recommendation after India’s loss in the Centurion Test. “He told me that if I played a dot ball or got beaten, it meant I was batting well,” stated Jaiswal. “He said I should bat with a smile.”
We don’t know if Dravid requested him to catch with a smile, too, however he’s turning into a positive catcher at slip.
