NEW DELHI: Gearing up for his second season after a blockbuster start to his Test career, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday faced a tough challenge from Jasprit Bumrah as the pace spearhead toyed with the Mumbai youngster in the nets ahead of Bangladesh Tests.
In the ongoing camp, Jaiswal, during the net session looked sketchy as he Bumrah sent his off-stump cart-wheeling for fun.
Bumrah bowled to Jaiswal quite a lot and often got the better of him.
Bumrah’s deliveries frequently sent Jaiswal’s off-stump flying, exposing concerns about his form ahead of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai on September 19.
Jaiswal, who has an impressive record of over 1000 runs in his first nine Tests, is considered a future star. However, critics point out that he has struggled on bouncy tracks, particularly in South Africa.
Jaiswal’s upcoming challenges include matches against Bangladesh, followed by a crucial series in Australia later this year.
In the nets on Monday, Bumrah troubled Jaiswal with pace, bounce, and swing.
Jaiswal appeared unsure about his off-stump and frequently misjudged deliveries.
Notably, even net bowlers like Simarjeet Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Gurjanpreet Singh managed to beat his bat repeatedly.
Virat Kohli, a seasoned player, observed Jaiswal’s struggles and offered him advice.
Both players batted for about an hour, with Kohli showcasing his cover drive and on-drive.
Jaiswal focused on leaving deliveries, particularly from Bumrah, on a pitch with significant bounce.
As the session continued, Jaiswal appeared more comfortable against spinners, while Rishabh Pant showed his batting strength against left-arm spinners.
Jaiswal’s preparation is crucial as he aims to maintain his reputation and perform well in the upcoming season. He will need to address his vulnerabilities before taking on international bowlers like those from Bangladesh and Australia.
In the ongoing camp, Jaiswal, during the net session looked sketchy as he Bumrah sent his off-stump cart-wheeling for fun.
Bumrah bowled to Jaiswal quite a lot and often got the better of him.
Bumrah’s deliveries frequently sent Jaiswal’s off-stump flying, exposing concerns about his form ahead of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Chennai on September 19.
Jaiswal, who has an impressive record of over 1000 runs in his first nine Tests, is considered a future star. However, critics point out that he has struggled on bouncy tracks, particularly in South Africa.
Jaiswal’s upcoming challenges include matches against Bangladesh, followed by a crucial series in Australia later this year.
In the nets on Monday, Bumrah troubled Jaiswal with pace, bounce, and swing.
Jaiswal appeared unsure about his off-stump and frequently misjudged deliveries.
Notably, even net bowlers like Simarjeet Singh, Gurnoor Brar, and Gurjanpreet Singh managed to beat his bat repeatedly.
Virat Kohli, a seasoned player, observed Jaiswal’s struggles and offered him advice.
Both players batted for about an hour, with Kohli showcasing his cover drive and on-drive.
Jaiswal focused on leaving deliveries, particularly from Bumrah, on a pitch with significant bounce.
As the session continued, Jaiswal appeared more comfortable against spinners, while Rishabh Pant showed his batting strength against left-arm spinners.
Jaiswal’s preparation is crucial as he aims to maintain his reputation and perform well in the upcoming season. He will need to address his vulnerabilities before taking on international bowlers like those from Bangladesh and Australia.
