With an eye on the future, Yashasvi Jaiswal tries his hand at ’keeping
Indian Test batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is training as a wicketkeeper while preparing for Mumbai's Ranji Trophy season opener. His captain, Siddhesh Lad, confirmed that Jaiswal is aiming to add versatility to his game for future domestic and international opportunities.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s return to Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy set-up for Sunday’s season-opener against Chandigarh may offer the India Test opening batter more than just another opportunity to get red-ball game-time.
The 24-year-old has also been trying his hand at wicketkeeping, according to Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad, with images of Jaiswal donning the big gloves during the team’s preparations at the Wankhede Stadium having surfaced online. “He is trying hard to start keeping wickets. That’s what I heard from him. He wants to keep wickets for Mumbai or for the Indian team [in the future]. That is what he is aiming for,” Lad said on Thursday.
Jaiswal’s experiment with the gloves adds another dimension to a player who, during his formative years, bowled occasional leg-spin. While batting has remained his overwhelming strength, he has bowled six overs in international cricket.
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