England’s iconic batter Joe Root has amassed 1470 runs in 29 Test innings at an average of over 56, while young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is currently playing in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, managed 1304 runs in 25 Test innings at an average of over 54.
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Parthiv Patel said on Cricbuzz: “A lot of other players bat with the same strike rate. But in my opinion, the player of the year, the batter of the year, if I keep the Indian aside, Yashasvi Jaiswal is the batter of the year for me. Because he has batted in different ways, in different conditions.”
He doesn't bat in one mode this year: Parthiv Patel
When the Bangladesh test match came here, when India needed to play attacking in Kanpur, he played with a different strike rate. And this is what Yashasvi Jaiswal showed against Bangladesh in Chennai, where the gains were seeming. He showed that he has that ability, that temperament.”
Parthiv Patel also mentioned how Yashasvi Jaiswal responded to his doubters about his performance outside India with a brilliant century under pressure in challenging Australian conditions. Despite immense pressure, he showed maturity, especially against top bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins in the Perth Test.
Parthiv Patel hails Yashasvi Jaiswal’s adaptability and hunger for big scores
Meanwhile, Parthiv Patel mentioned that Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey has so far shown his resilience, hunger, and temperament making him a promising long-term asset for India at the top of the order. He noted that Jaiswal demonstrated adaptability by addressing doubts about his shot selection despite challenges like a tough tour in South Africa.
His consistent improvement in technique and temperament, along with his ability to adapt to challenging match situations, make Yashasvi a long-term performer for India, according to Patel. He also said that Jaiswal is heading in the right direction, thanks to his dedication and maturity.
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