Aakash Chopra spotlighted Yashasvi Jaiswal’s capacity for game-changing performances as a boon for India in the upcoming second Test against England.
This Friday, the 2nd of February, we’re excited for the second game of five in total. It’s happening in Visakhapatnam. In the first Test in Hyderabad, India encountered a 28-run defeat. Yashasvi Jaiswal had an impressive first innings with 80 runs from 74 balls. However, his second performance fell short, obtaining only 15 runs in 35 deliveries.
Aakash Chopra singled out Jaiswal as a notable advantage for India in the upcoming game, discussed in detail on his YouTube channel. He explained:
“Yashasvi Jaiswal looked very good in the first match. You will back him to come good once again because it is the type of pitch where the ball comes nicely onto the bat. Yashasvi is in good form and the speed at which he plays, he can move the match quickly in your favor.”
Aakash Chopra
The former India opener mentioned Rohit Sharma as another plus, adding:
“You have got a player called Rohit Sharma who can play a game-changing knock. I remember the last Test series (home series against England) as well. We lost the first match and in the second match, Rohit Sharma single-handedly took India to a position from where you couldn’t have lost.”
Aakash Chopra
Chopra stated that Rohit is an expert against spin bowling and can play extended innings. He went on to say that if the Indian captain fires, the rest of the hitters and bowlers can finish the job.
“The opposing team’s batters have come with the thinking that they have nothing to lose” – Aakash Chopra on India’s problem
Aakash Chopra believes England’s bold attitude is India’s main issue. He said:
“The problem is that the opposing team’s batters have come with the thinking that they have nothing to lose and the entire world to gain. People say quite often that they want to be fearless but aren’t able to adopt that approach.”
Aakash Chopra
The cricketer-turned-commentator also stated that the visitors’ lack of fear of failure is beneficial to their cause. He stated:
“This team is doing and showing what they are saying because it doesn’t matter to them even if they lose. They haven’t lost even a single series since Brendon McCullum’s coaching and Ben Stokes’ captaincy has come together.”
Aakash Chopra
Chopra believes England will not lose the upcoming series easy, given that India lost the first Test and are handicapped owing to player absences. He stated that if Ben Stokes and Co. win the second Test, India would face a difficult assignment to win the series.