During String Of Low Scores, Tried To Surround Myself With Right Kind Of People: Yashasvi Jaiswal
New Delhi: Being surrounded by people who gave his right advice helped Yashasvi Jaiswal overcome his poor form with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rajasthan Royals opener could manage just 121 runs from seven games before his bat did most of talk with an unbeaten 104, 24 and 67 in the next three matches. With his form coming back, the Bhadohi-born Mumbai opener also made it to the final 15-member Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.
“I keep a lot of focus on my process and I try my best in the practice sessions and surround myself with right kind of people and keep working hard,” Jaiswal said during a promotional event on Saturday in National Capital. Rajasthan Royals, who are all but through to the play-offs with 16 points from 10 games, will play Delhi Capitals next.
Jaiswal wants his team to maintain the momentum. Asked about Rajasthan Royals’ preparation, Jaiswal replied: “It’s going great right now, and I hope we can continue with the momentum prepare well and keep focusing on the process for upcoming matches,” he added.
One of the biggest benefits of playing IPL, according to Jaiswal is the familiarity with opposition, which helps in doing a proper homework before the T20 World Cup in the Americas. “We are going to benefit a lot. We are playing with the same players in the IPL and we know them and we can prepare well for it,” said the stylish southpaw, who has already played 17 T20Is for India.
He then went on to explain why IPL gives the best preparation platform in the T20 World Cup. “I feel that IPL is the right platform for T20 World Cup where we can play well and learn a lot and gain a lot of experience,” Jaiswal said, adding, “It’s a lot of fun to play the IPL. The way it’s played in India with the kind of matches we have, they are very challenging in different venues. So it’s a great experience.”