Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar applauded Yashasvi Jaiswal for his brilliant performance in the Perth Test against Australia. He called the 22-year-old batter “special” and praised his hunger for runs.
“This boy is special. He really is special. Looking at where he’s come from and the way he’s been batting, the way he’s been handling fame, it’s not easy sometimes to handle fame,” Gavaskar said.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul shone on Day 2. They built an unbeaten 172-run partnership and put India in a strong position.
Jaiswal scored 90 runs off 193 balls with a strike rate of 46.63. Rahul contributed 62 runs from 153 balls at a strike rate of 40.52. Their steady batting ensured India ended the day at 172/0, leading by 218 runs.
Gavaskar praised Jaiswal’s fearless approach. He said Jaiswal creates problems for bowlers with his left-handed batting and shot-making ability.
“A left-hander who at the top of the order can create problems for the bowlers, whether they’re Australian, English, whatever, because he brings a completely different perspective,” he noted.
Gavaskar also admired Jaiswal’s confidence, especially against Mitchell Starc. “Some of the shots that he played off Mitchell Starc tell you the confidence that he has. Clearly, Yashasvi Jaiswal has the cricketing world at his feet,” Gavaskar added.
India bounced back after getting bowled out for 150 in the first innings. The fast bowlers, led by stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, dismantled Australia’s batting. Bumrah took five wickets, while debutant Harshit Rana impressed with his pace.
India’s strong bowling restricted Australia to just 104. By the end of Day 2, Jaiswal and Rahul ensured India had a solid lead.
Jaiswal’s hunger for runs and fearless batting earned him praise from Gavaskar. With his strong partnership with Rahul, he has strengthened India’s position in the match.
