Former Indian Opener Gautam Gambhir has emphasized the importance of managing expectations around Yashasvi Jaiswal and allowing him to play without excessive pressure. Gambhir noted that building hype and making players heroes prematurely could adversely affect their confidence. Yashasvi Jaiswal has shown immense control in his double ton knock against England.
Yashasvi Jaiswal made a significant impact on Day 2 of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, achieving his maiden Test double-century. The 22-year-old displayed a combination of skill and calculated aggression, setting records in the process. Jaiswal’s double-hundred contributed to India’s total of 396 in the first innings, marking a remarkable achievement for the young left-hander.
I want to congratulate Yashasvi Jaiswal- Gautam Gambhir
In an interview with PTI, Gautam Gambhir congratulated Yashasvi Jaiswal for his remarkable achievement but also cautioned against overhyping the youngster.
“I want to congratulate the youngster for his achievement but, more importantly, I want to tell everyone that let the young man play. We have seen in the past that in India we have a habit, especially the media, to over-hype their achievements and give them tags and make them look like heroes,”
“The pressure of expectation gets the better of them, and the players are not able to play their natural game,”
Gautam Gambhir, while discussing Shubman Gill’s ongoing struggles, advocated for patience and emphasized the need to allow players the time to navigate through challenging phases in their careers.
“Let him grow and enjoy his cricket. We should give them time as they are quality players, and they have shown it in the past with their performance. That is why they are playing for India,”
While Yashasvi Jaiswal made a remarkable double-hundred in the ongoing Test, Shubman Gill faced challenges, managing only modest scores in his third consecutive innings. The right-handed batter, who had two low scores in the previous Test, fell to James Anderson on 34, contributing to his recent struggles.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah put India in the Driver’s seat in the Vizag test
India took control on Day 2 of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s double-century and Jasprit Bumrah’s six-wicket haul put India in a dominant position. Starting the day at 336-6, India added 60 more runs before being bowled out. England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett had a solid start with a 59-run stand, but Bumrah’s impressive spell shifted the momentum in India’s favor.
On Day 2 of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, Jasprit Bumrah, India’s right-arm speedster, played a crucial role in putting the team in control. He dismissed Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, and James Anderson, securing a six-wicket haul. England conceded a lead of 143, and by the end of the day, India’s lead had increased to 171 with all 10 wickets intact.