NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed remarkable restraint and determination, scoring a gritty 56 runs against Bangladesh in challenging seaming conditions in Chennai on Thursday. The young opener believes that such experiences will contribute to his growth as a versatile and resilient player in the future.
Jaiswal’s crucial half-century and his valuable 62-run partnership with left-handed teammate Rishabh Pant played a pivotal role in preventing a complete collapse of the Indian innings on the opening day of the first Test.
The team had found itself in a precarious position, having lost three wickets for just 34 runs within the first 10 overs.
“It was amazing to go out there and play in these conditions. It will make me strong and I will learn from it as to how to play in all these conditions and how to plan my innings,” Jaiswal told reporters in the post-day press meet, as quoted by PTI.
“I try to bat according to the requirements of my team and keep changing my game accordingly. If the wicket falls initially, how can I bat? When the runs are coming, how can I bat?,” he added.
Jaiswal acknowledged that the bowlers received a degree of assistance during the initial two sessions, necessitating a prudent approach from the Indian batsmen.
“Initially, I think the ball was moving a bit and seaming a bit and the wicket was a bit down. So, we took our time. But if you see in the last session, we scored quite well and I think we are in a good position at the moment,” he said.
The 22-year-old mentioned that he and Pant were waiting for loose deliveries to capitalize on, as the Bangladesh bowlers had the upper hand during that phase of the game.
“I think the wicket was a bit helpful initially and if you look at the weather, it was a bit cloudy. But we were trying to go through that period by playing safe.”
Jaiswal noted that Hasan Mahmud, who took four wickets, maintained tight lines, and they were trying to use their feet effectively against the pacer.
“I think he definitely bowled well but, at times, he also gave loose balls on which we scored runs. We were just talking about how we can use our feet.
“We were trying to see if there is a loose ball to score runs and was looking to make a partnership and play as long as we can,” he said.
Jaiswal’s crucial half-century and his valuable 62-run partnership with left-handed teammate Rishabh Pant played a pivotal role in preventing a complete collapse of the Indian innings on the opening day of the first Test.
The team had found itself in a precarious position, having lost three wickets for just 34 runs within the first 10 overs.
“It was amazing to go out there and play in these conditions. It will make me strong and I will learn from it as to how to play in all these conditions and how to plan my innings,” Jaiswal told reporters in the post-day press meet, as quoted by PTI.
“I try to bat according to the requirements of my team and keep changing my game accordingly. If the wicket falls initially, how can I bat? When the runs are coming, how can I bat?,” he added.
Jaiswal acknowledged that the bowlers received a degree of assistance during the initial two sessions, necessitating a prudent approach from the Indian batsmen.
“Initially, I think the ball was moving a bit and seaming a bit and the wicket was a bit down. So, we took our time. But if you see in the last session, we scored quite well and I think we are in a good position at the moment,” he said.
The 22-year-old mentioned that he and Pant were waiting for loose deliveries to capitalize on, as the Bangladesh bowlers had the upper hand during that phase of the game.
“I think the wicket was a bit helpful initially and if you look at the weather, it was a bit cloudy. But we were trying to go through that period by playing safe.”
Jaiswal noted that Hasan Mahmud, who took four wickets, maintained tight lines, and they were trying to use their feet effectively against the pacer.
“I think he definitely bowled well but, at times, he also gave loose balls on which we scored runs. We were just talking about how we can use our feet.
“We were trying to see if there is a loose ball to score runs and was looking to make a partnership and play as long as we can,” he said.
