India vs West Indies: Yashasvi Jaiswal says ‘talking about situations’ with Rohit Sharma key to big opening stands | Cricket News – Times of India

The revelation of Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s excellence in the international arena and his big opening stands with skipper Rohit Sharma in the ongoing Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean is a result of their continuous interaction on the crease.
In the first Test at Dominica, Jaiswal and Rohit forged an impressive 229-run opening partnership. The ongoing second Test also witnessed their dynamic pairing, as they provided India with another strong start, with a 139-run partnership.
Jaiswal scored 57, while Rohit contributed 80.Their century stand propelled India to a formidable total of 288 for four on day one of the second Test.”Of course, it’s really nice to bat with Rohit bhaiya. We are always taking about the situation and how we can go forward, and, of course, we had our plans… what we can do, and it was really amazing to bat with him,” said the opener who scored a 74-ball 57 to add to his 171 in the first Test at Dominica.
India won the first Testby an innings and 141 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Jaiswal says he learns from the experience of his seniors and then makes use of it as per his game.
Asked how he takes advice coming from legendary cricketers such as chief coach Rahul Dravid and Virat Kohli, Jaiswal said, “Everyone has their own way to tell things and everyone has experience. I would love (to) listen (to) everything, and whatever suits my game I will try and make sure I will do that.

“If I am around players who are really experienced and when they are talking, there is some thought behind it and I really like to hear that and make sure what(ever) is suiting my game, I keep trying to develop that in my way.
“Of course, getting information, experience, learning from them, small, small other stuff, its just incredible,” said Jaiswal at the end of day’s play on Thursday.
Asked if his hunger to score runs in all formats was because he had work really hard to earn everything, the 21-year-old said, “Yes. My desire always is that if I am going out to bat, I always make an effort to give my best for the team and how best I can contribute. Every match, the mindset is to perform well, set a platform for team.”
Jaiswal expressed his disappointment at missing a second consecutive century in Tests, having scored a remarkable 171 runs in the previous game, where he was declared the ‘Player of the Match’.

“Of course, I am disappointed. But it happens in cricket. I just need to keep learning and keep thinking how can I make sure that when I come (in) next, what I can do in that situation.
“Whenever I bat, I try to make sure how long I can bat. But there is always disappointment when we get out, but it’s okay. It’s cricket, we need to keep learning what we can do (the) next time.
“It always feels nice to go out there and enjoy the pressure, enjoy the situation, enjoy the wicket, the environment. It’s just wonderful to go out there and express,” he added.
(With agency inputs)