Yashasvi Jaiswal made made quite an entry into international cricket with a century on Test debut during India’s West Indies tour last year. He scored a solid 171 in his team’s innings win and followed that with a half-century in the second Test.
However, the relatively friendlier batting conditions in the Caribbean islands gave way to the much challenging South African pitches for Jaiswal’s next Test assignment and it proved to be quite a learning period for the young opening batter.
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With batter from either side struggling on bouncy pitches in Centurion and Cape Town, Jaiswal managed 50 runs in four innings. 28 of these came in the 2nd Test during a successful chase of 79 as India won by seven wickets to draw the series 1-1.
Jaiswal set the platform for the win with an attacking 23-ball 28 as India overhauled the target in 12 overs.
“Rohit Sharma helps me maintain a positive frame of mind and we needed to score runs quickly against new ball,” Jaiswal said after the match.
“I just wanted to give a good start and that was all there in my mind as we had to win the match. In last 3 innings and even in this knock, I had done the same thing,” he added.
Jaiswal says the tour was challenging but he enjoyed the experience while learning more about his game.
“Yes this tour has been a learning experience for me. Different environment and in every sense it has been an enjoyable experience. Learnt about improvements I need to make,” Jaiswal said.
“The ball comes differently here and I tried giving my all but I accept there were challenges. This experience will keep me in good stead as I am learning and would strive to improve during next series,” he added.
Jaiswal said he isn’t a one-dimensional player who can only bat in one gear.
“There’s no particular style I want to adhere to and it’s not that I have an attacking game only. I can change my game as per team’s demands,” the 22-year-old said.
“I would bat differently if it’s first day and differently if it’s final session and 70 runs needed. I try to change my game as per team’s needs,” he added.
Jaiswal learned from head coach Rahul Dravid and senior players including Rohit and Virat Kohli.
“Rahul sir told me in challenging conditions if you get beaten or get hit and still batting out there then you are doing well. How to leave deliveries from length, which deliveries to play. Basically, he wants me to bat freely and always with a smile,” he said.
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