Yashasvi Jaiswal Addresses “Coming Too Slow” Remark from Mitchell Starc: “I Felt…”

India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal shared his thoughts on a fiery exchange with Australia’s Mitchell Starc during Day 2 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The duel between Jaiswal and the experienced left-arm pacer enthralled fans as Jaiswal fearlessly took on Starc. The tension escalated after Jaiswal flicked a delivery over mid-wicket for a boundary. Starc, determined to respond, beat Jaiswal’s bat on the next ball, prompting the opener to chuckle and shake his head. Not one to back down, Starc engaged verbally, only for Jaiswal to retort with, “It’s coming too slow,” showcasing his confidence. Yashasvi Jaiswal Addresses “Coming Too Slow” Remark from Mitchell Starc: “I Felt…”

Jaiswal’s reply was a highlight of a gritty performance, culminating in a remarkable 161-run knock on Day 3 before being dismissed by Mitchell Marsh. Reflecting on the moment during the post-day press conference, Jaiswal said simply, “I felt it at that moment.” His calm and composed response underlined his growing maturity at the international level.

This series marks Jaiswal’s first tour of Australia, and despite a disappointing start with a duck in the first innings, the 22-year-old demonstrated resilience, delivering a near-flawless innings in the second. His century made him only the third Indian to score a ton on his maiden tour to Australia, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star. Additionally, Jaiswal surpassed the legendary Vijay Hazare’s tally of 1,420 runs, becoming the highest-scoring Indian after the first 15 Tests, with 1,568 runs at an impressive average of 58.07, including four centuries and eight fifties. Yashasvi Jaiswal Addresses “Coming Too Slow” Remark from Mitchell Starc: “I Felt…”

When asked to pick his favorite century, Jaiswal emphasized that each one was special but acknowledged the Perth knock held added significance. “I think for me, all the centuries are amazing. But this will be special because I really wanted to do it. I worked hard in the practice session. I wanted to score runs in Australia,” he shared.Yashasvi Jaiswal Addresses “Coming Too Slow” Remark from Mitchell Starc: “I Felt…”

Jaiswal’s achievements and ability to rise to challenges highlight his potential to be a cornerstone of India’s batting lineup in the years to come.