Cricket: Yashasvi Jaiswal gets reprimanded for sledge, offered advice
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the spotlight for his confrontations with Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc during the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and his behavior has come under scrutiny. Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has warned Jaiswal of the negative impact of teasing Australian players, while former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has offered advice on adjusting his game to better counter the Australian pace attack.
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar cautioned Jaiswal that his comments could have unintended consequences, saying "it can bite him on the backside very hard." He emphasized the importance of avoiding banter with bowlers and sticking to his game plan. Meanwhile, Matthew Hayden, a former Australian cricketer, has suggested that Jaiswal should work on adjusting his scoring areas. Hayden observed that Jaiswal tends to fall across the stumps while playing shots outside off stump, which has resulted in his dismissal on multiple occasions. He recommended that Jaiswal should focus on playing shots down the ground, rather than trying to hit the ball against the angle.
The series between India and Australia is still ongoing, and the rivalry between Jaiswal and Starc continues to be a highlight. Despite being dismissed twice by Starc in the first over of the Indian innings, Jaiswal showed signs of improvement in the second innings, scoring 16 runs off 19 deliveries. He has also taken extra practice sessions to address his vulnerability to Starc's late-swingers, working with Nuwan Seneviratne, a Sri Lankan throwdown specialist, in the MCG nets. India's top-order batsman Rohit Sharma has been following a similar practice regimen, working with throwdown specialist Raghu for half an hour to improve his technique.
As the series continues, it remains to be seen how Jaiswal will adjust his approach to counter the Australian pace attack. With his talent and dedication to improving, it will be interesting to see if he can turn his recent performances around and make a significant impact in the remainder of the series. With expert advice from Gavaskar and Hayden, Jaiswal can focus on fine-tuning his technique and minimizing unnecessary confrontations, ensuring his continued growth as a cricketer.