Yashasvi Jaiswal Has 'Animated Chat With India Coach Gautam Gambhir: Report. Star Then Does This In Nets

By Admin

13 Jun, 2025

As India gears up for its highly anticipated Test series against England starting June 20 in Leeds, all eyes are on young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. With veteran stars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and R Ashwin stepping away from Test cricket, the spotlight shifts to the new guard, and Jaiswal finds himself at the heart of this transition.

A Crucial Role Awaits Jaiswal

The left-handed opener, known for his attacking strokeplay, recently played two Unofficial Tests for India A against the England Lions, scoring 24, 64, 17, and 5. These outings gave a glimpse of his potential and areas to sharpen. With Rohit Sharma's retirement, the opening slot is now a golden opportunity for Jaiswal to cement his place in the Test squad.

An 'Animated Chat' With Gautam Gambhir

Ahead of India’s warm-up match against India A starting Friday in Kent, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had an intense and animated discussion with Jaiswal. A Revsportz report revealed that Gambhir stepped in after noticing the youngster playing too aggressively in the nets and losing his wicket often while trying to hit almost every delivery.

However, the turning point came after the conversation. Jaiswal returned to the nets, this time facing the fast bowlers with more composure. The report noted a visible change   he was calm, selective, and avoided risky shots. It was a lesson in patience and shot selection, something that could serve him well in the tough English conditions.

Gambhir's Vision: Out of the Comfort Zone

Gambhir has set the tone for the tour, urging his squad to rise to the occasion in the absence of senior stalwarts. "There are two ways of looking at this tour. One is we are without our three most experienced players or we got this phenomenal opportunity to do something special for the country," he told BCCI.tv.

He emphasized the need to fight every session and ball, to come out of the comfort zone, and to treat this series as a historic opportunity. The hunger and commitment, according to Gambhir, are already visible in this young squad.

New Faces, Fresh Hopes

Gambhir also welcomed B Sai Sudharsan, Arshdeep Singh, and Karun Nair, each of whom brings a unique story. Karun’s comeback after seven years was hailed as “inspiring,” while Arshdeep was lauded for his white-ball performances and encouraged to shine in the red-ball format too.

Shubman Gill, the new Test captain, and Rishabh Pant, now in the leadership group, were also congratulated. Gill called on the team to push themselves during net sessions: "Let’s put ourselves under a little pressure...let’s find out our game under pressure."

The Road Ahead

With the first Test looming, India's squad is brimming with both opportunity and responsibility. For Jaiswal, the transformation in the nets after that chat with Gambhir could be a small moment that leads to something significant. The Test series may just mark the rise of a new era in Indian cricket   and Jaiswal’s bat could be one of its loudest voices.