Yashasvi Jaiswal, an explosive batsman, shared some advice he received from captain Rohit Sharma prior to starting the striker in the second Twenty20 International against Afghanistan. With five boundaries and six maximums in his blistering 68 off 34 balls, Jaiswal put India in control of the 173 he needed to chase.
“Wo kehte hain tu jaa aur bindaas khel… (Go and play your shots freely)” is what Jaiswal stated in a video that BCCI uploaded on X after the game in reference to the veteran captain’s words of encouragement. He is our constant caretaker. Having a senior like him is always amazing.” After Jaiswal’s hit, he and Virat Kohli put up a vital 57-run partnership that kept India in charge.
In addition to showcasing his bat skills, he also attracted attention from onlookers with his awareness and decisiveness on the field. For a platinum duck, he ordered Fazalhaq Farooqi back to the dugout. After the game, Jaiswal said that a different idea was going through his head as he sprinted to the stumps to get the batter out. “I couldn’t decide if I should hit it or not. I thought that running and freeing him was the only way I could handle it,” Jaiswal continued. The southpaw’s ability to give the squad an excellent start and play shots that kept the scoreboard moving was the key to his genius.
“It was a great wicket and I had a great time batting.” We had a solid target (to pursue), so my goal was to give the squad the best possible start. I wanted to build on that strong start by making good shots, which guarantees that runs will keep flowing in, Jaiswal stated. With an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series, India will be eager to finish the sweep in the final Twenty20 International, which takes place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
