Published 17:39 IST, November 19th 2024
I Think He’ll Entertain: Ravi Shastri's Praise Shows Why THIS Young Gun Is Called The Next Big Thing
Ravi Shastri also warned that defeating Australia on their home turf will be tough and requires a strong performance from the entire team.
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Former India he coach Ravi Shastri has heaped praise on young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, calling him "alrey world-class" and predicting that he will return from Australian tour a significantly improved batter. Shastri believes that Jaiswal's ability to apt to challenging Perth pitch will be crucial, but if he can overcome that hurdle, he will "entertain" and play with freedom.
Ravi Shastri heaps massive praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal
Ravi Shastri's comments are a testament to Yashasvi Jaiswal's talent and potential, which have alrey been on display in his short Test career. 21-year-old me a dazzling start to his Test career, cementing his spot in team with a stunning series performance against England earlier this year.
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"I think he’ll be a better player when he leaves Australian shores. Alrey he’s world-class," Shastri said at a Fox Cricket event.
"You saw what he did against England (and) just freedom with which he plays.
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"I think once he apts to se conditions — it’s not going to be easy to just in Perth with that bounce, no matter how talented you are. You have got to be prepared to do hard yards.
"But if he can see that phase through, I think he’ll entertain. He will love se pitches. He’s someone who score pretty freely as well.”
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"He’s come up hard way, so you can see that hunger and passion, not just in his eyes, but when he’s out re in middle, fielding in slips. He wants to be involved in game."
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Ravi Shastri on how India can defeat Australia again
Having led India to two series victories in Australia, Shastri knows firsthand that defeating Aussies on ir home turf is no easy feat.
"It’s going to be tough,” Shastri said.
"As I found out on my three tours here as a coach, you have to be at your best. Your A game has to come to park very early if you want to catch Australia on wrong foot.
"You don’t want to give an inch. I think that is only way. re is no or way you can play. You’ve got to, or you’re not going to get an inch.
"You have got to understand very early what to expect from media as well, because y’ll be behind Australian team. But if you can get your boys to get out re and play as hard as it gets be rey for some tough cricket and perform, media will respect you.”
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(With PTI inputs)
17:39 IST, November 19th 2024