IND vs ENG: Sunil Gavaskar slams poor Yashasvi Jaiswal – ‘There’s a bit of uncertainty’ | Cricket News
Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar has raised serious concerns over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s technique following his poor dismissal on Day 1 of the fifth Test at The Oval. The young opener, who began the series on a high with a century, continued his slump in form as he was trapped lbw for just 2 by Gus Atkinson, exposing a now-familiar vulnerability to deliveries angling in from around the wicket.Speaking on Sony Sports, Gavaskar pointed to technical flaws that have crept into Jaiswal’s game. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“There’s a bit of uncertainty and maybe a lack of confidence creeping into Jaiswal’s game. After scoring a hundred in the first Test, he hasn’t looked very fluent,” Gavaskar said.He added that the issue lies in the batter’s footwork and shoulder positioning, something that’s increasingly impacting his ability to counter the inswingers. “That’s possibly why he’s not getting his front foot far enough forward to smother this return. But he’s a good player. I think if someone sits with him and works on a few technical aspects, like getting his front foot forward and not opening up his shoulder too much, it could help.”
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Breaking it down further, Gavaskar explained, “Right now, his back shoulder is going towards first or second slip, which makes it hard for the bat to come down straight. If his shoulder stayed more towards the wicketkeeper and first slip, the bat would come down straighter.”Jaiswal’s early exit left India under pressure after being asked to bat first by England. At stumps on a rain-interrupted day, India were 204 for 6 in 64 overs, with Karun Nair unbeaten on 52 and Washington Sundar on 19.India’s top order struggled throughout the day. KL Rahul was bowled by Chris Woakes for 14, while Shubman Gill was run out for 21. India will need a strong lower-order fightback to post a competitive total in the final Test.
