'Reminds Me Of A Young Sachin Tendulkar': Ravi Shastri's Glowing Appraisal For Emerging India Star
In a remarkable display of skill and resilience, young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal left cricket enthusiasts in awe with his stellar performance against England in the third Test held in Rajkot.
Having struggled with a run-a-ball 10 in India 's initial innings, Jaiswal redeemed himself with an impressive performance in his subsequent opportunity. His exquisite innings of 104 runs was cut short due to an injury, only for him to return with an even more remarkable unbeaten score of 214 runs in the second innings.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri couldn't help but draw comparisons between Jaiswal and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar , praising the youngster's potential during the commentary.
"Impressed with the way (Yashasvi) Jaiswal has stepped up today. Not just with the bat, but his performance on the field too. I think going forward, he could be one of Rohit's go-to part-time options. The ball would be in his hands - whether it's leg-spin, off-spin or medium-pace. Jaiswal reminds me of a young Tendulkar. Busy all the time," said Shastri during commentary after Jaiswal completed his ton as quoted by Hindustan Times.
"This is a classic example of the saying 'If you believe in yourself, there is hope'. Nothing is impossible. That's just a word. He will be constantly involved," he added.
India clinched a resounding victory, defeating England by a staggering 434 runs, thereby taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. This victory marked India's largest Test win in terms of runs, surpassing their previous record of a 372-run victory over New Zealand in 2021.
England's batting lineup faltered miserably in pursuit of the daunting target of 557 runs, collapsing to a mere 122 all out in just 39.4 overs on the fourth day of the match. Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional bowling performance, claiming five wickets for 41 runs, played a pivotal role in India's triumph.
The match witnessed stellar contributions from various Indian players, including Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, who notched up centuries alongside Jaiswal. Additionally, debutant Sarfaraz Khan impressed with consecutive fifties.
With the fourth Test scheduled to commence in Ranchi on February 23, the Indian team carries forward their momentum, poised to maintain their lead and clinch the series against England.
Having struggled with a run-a-ball 10 in India 's initial innings, Jaiswal redeemed himself with an impressive performance in his subsequent opportunity. His exquisite innings of 104 runs was cut short due to an injury, only for him to return with an even more remarkable unbeaten score of 214 runs in the second innings.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri couldn't help but draw comparisons between Jaiswal and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar , praising the youngster's potential during the commentary.
"Impressed with the way (Yashasvi) Jaiswal has stepped up today. Not just with the bat, but his performance on the field too. I think going forward, he could be one of Rohit's go-to part-time options. The ball would be in his hands - whether it's leg-spin, off-spin or medium-pace. Jaiswal reminds me of a young Tendulkar. Busy all the time," said Shastri during commentary after Jaiswal completed his ton as quoted by Hindustan Times.
"This is a classic example of the saying 'If you believe in yourself, there is hope'. Nothing is impossible. That's just a word. He will be constantly involved," he added.
India clinched a resounding victory, defeating England by a staggering 434 runs, thereby taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. This victory marked India's largest Test win in terms of runs, surpassing their previous record of a 372-run victory over New Zealand in 2021.
England's batting lineup faltered miserably in pursuit of the daunting target of 557 runs, collapsing to a mere 122 all out in just 39.4 overs on the fourth day of the match. Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional bowling performance, claiming five wickets for 41 runs, played a pivotal role in India's triumph.
The match witnessed stellar contributions from various Indian players, including Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, who notched up centuries alongside Jaiswal. Additionally, debutant Sarfaraz Khan impressed with consecutive fifties.
With the fourth Test scheduled to commence in Ranchi on February 23, the Indian team carries forward their momentum, poised to maintain their lead and clinch the series against England.
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