Making merry: Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored the quickest IPL half-century and simply missed out on 100, says he’s prepared for extra fast runs.
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Dashing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose unbeaten 47-ball 98 enabled Rajasthan Royals thrash Kolkata Knight Riders by 9 wickets, stated a disciplined approach, together with attention to fitness, made him a greater participant.
The 21-year-old, who scored the quickest Indian Premier League half-century, off simply 13 deliveries, gave precedence to his preparation and being within the zone.
Gaining confidence
“It’s about my preparation, how focused and disciplined I am — especially on my fitness. After fielding for 20 overs, you have to open the innings with such intensity. Overall, I do what I can outside cricket to keep myself fit and mentally strong. I get confidence from that,” stated Jaiswal on the post-match press convention.
“My thumb rule is (priority to) my routine and the process. I try my best to keep my focus on that and keep learning every match. It’s very important to take my game forward. I have legendary players around me. Whenever I get a chance, I speak to M.S. (Dhoni) bhai, Virat (Kohli) bhai, Rohit (Sharma) bhai, Jos (Buttler) bhai and Sanju (Samson) bhai about how to keep my mind in control, what to think. I always try to learn and improve.
“I talk a lot with (RR director of cricket) Zubin (Bharucha) Sir about my batting. We have a good academy in Talegaon. My main preparation happens there,” stated Jaiswal, who has amassed 575 runs and is one run behind Orange Cap holder Faf du Plessis.
Jaiswal was delighted at having scored the quickest IPL fifty and didn’t remorse lacking out on a chance to get one other hundred. The younger left-hander, who plundered 26 off the primary over bowled by Nitish Rana, stated he was prepared to get some fast runs.
‘Amazing batter’
KKR top-scorer Venkatesh Iyer additionally lauded Jaiswal. “It’s the variety of shots he played, effective and orthodox. He played just one reverse hit. He is a man in form, an amazing batter,” stated Venkatesh, admitting the ploy to open the bowling with Rana, sadly, didn’t work for KKR.
