‘One ball at a time’: Yashasvi Jaiswal recalls Rahul Dravid’s tips | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Besides batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, the iconic Rahul Dravid serves as a major inspiration for the young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who after his IPL 2023 exploits made headlines again when he was selected for the India Test squad for the upcoming tour of the Caribbean.
Whenever Yashasvi needs guidance on his batting, he turns to Dravid.
“I got a message from Rahul Dravid sir. He wished me luck after my selection (for the India Test squad),” Yashasvi told TimesofIndia.com in an interview.
Ahead of the u-19 World Cup in 2020, Yashasvi had got the chance to learn about the game under Dravid’s tutelage at the NCA in Bangalore. The youngster had a bag full of tips from Dravid before he departed for South Africa for the mega event.

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He has come a long way since bagging the 2020 u-19 World Cup Player of the Series award. Yashasvi scored 400 runs at an average of 133.33 and also claimed 3 wickets in the mega event. He smashed a fighting 88 in the final. Unfortunately, India lost the title clash to Bangladesh by 3 wickets (DLS)
Now, the 21-year-old is set to live his long-time dream – wearing India Test whites. He has been included in the Test squad for the two-match series against the West Indies and is being tagged as a potential replacement for Cheteshwar Pujara at number 3 that the selectors and team management want to try out.
The opening Test will start from July 12 at Windsor Park in Dominica.
The young Mumbai batter earned the call-up after his stellar show in IPL 2023.
The southpaw was the fifth-highest run-getter and finished with 625 runs in 14 matches at an average of 48.08, with one century, and five fifties.
“I have so many things that I discuss with Rahul sir. One of his many tips – ‘Watch the ball closely’ has helped me a lot,” he had told TimesofIndia.com earlier.
“One ball at a time – this is the mantra I have learnt from Rahul sir. He always says – ‘treat every ball as important.’ He has solutions for everything. He is a great mentor. Honestly, my game has improved a lot because of his guidance,” Yashasvi further told TimesofIndia.com.