India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, decoded Sai Sudharsan's dismissal, highlighting the technical flaw, and assured that he is working with the "mentally tough" youngster to help him overcome it.
India's top-order sensation Sai Sudharsan, who found his groove during the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, revealed how a subtle mentality shift and in-form Yashasvi Jaiswal helped him thrive on the field on Friday.
India's star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his remarkable form as he crossed the 3000-run mark in international cricket across all formats on Friday. Jaiswal achieved this milestone during Day 1 of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi
At stumps, India posted 318/2 with Jaiswal 173* and Indian skipper Shubman Gill 20* unbeaten on the crease, putting the host into a commanding position.
At the stroke of Tea on Day 1 of the Test match, the Shubman Gill-led side are 220/1 in 58 overs with Jaiswal and Sudarshan unbeaten on the crease. The hosts scored 126 runs without losing any wickets in this session.
India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided a solid start to the hosts as they finished at 94/1 in the first session of the second and final Test of the two-match series against the West Indies side being payed at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Friday.
Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has predicted the young swashbuckler batter Yashasvi Jaiswal will score the highest runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the second Test between India and the West Indies, scheduled to commence on Friday.
India lost just two wickets in the third session on Day 1 of the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan falling to the West Indies bowlers.
Test captain Shubman Gill divulged that India is still mulling over its combination ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday, hinting at the possibility of Kuldeep Yadav being sacrificed for batting depth and team combination.
Indian star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal praised the infrastructure at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, stating that BCCI and COE have created such a structure that we can come and have absolutely amazing practice.
Ahead of the Test series against West Indies, India's seasoned opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday featured in TIME magazine's prestigious "TIME100 Next" list - an event which honours emerging personalities across various fields.