India Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) After the first Indian record day 1 in headingley, BCCi gave the fans an inner view of the dressing room thinking with a honest chat between Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. In the video Dhruv warmly congratulates Jaiswal to score another hundred on foreign land – this time in England, where he is fighting so many visiting batter. Dhruv says “You played your first test in West India – scored a hundred. The first test in Australia – a hundred. Now the first test in England – a hundred where the launch is the hardest. What is your thinking?”
YASHASVI JAISWAL CREDITS SHUBMAN GILL After Maiden Test Ton in England: “I love it”
Jaiswal smiles and shares that it is all about his will and the desire to do well for the team and the country. Says “Whenever I come here, I just want to give the best for my team and my country. I really enjoy exercising myself and preparing. I try to make sure that every ball I face in practice helps me when I’m in difficult situations. You also know that there are so many moments when we are under pressure.”
Vote
Do you think Jaiswal’s approach to practice will inspire other young crickets?
“Actually, I like it. For example, in a recent Squad game, Harshit Rana and Bumrah Bhai Bowling really well, I didn’t get runs easily, but I still played. That gave me a lot of self -confidence and belief that I could survive and go through hard phases.”Quiz: Who is the IPL player? Dhruv then adds a personal touch: “When we played for India and, you told me that you just have to score a run in England regardless of it. Even if the ball moved a lot, you wanted the same challenge in the nets. They both laugh and Jaiswal tries to avoid the question and say “You tell them!” But then he explains: “I don’t do much. When I have to be serious, I stay serious. I focus on my preparation and try to keep in peace. That really helps me.” This little, sincere conversation shows exactly what fans love Jaiswal – simple, hardworking and absolutely clear in their goals. His determination to practice and love for pressure situations is shining, and this is this thinking that helps him conquer every challenge, from Western India to Australia and now England.
