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‘His Main Job Will Be..,’ Anil Kumble On How Yashasvi Jaiswal Would Be Key For India In The Chase

‘His Main Job Will Be..,’ Anil Kumble On How Yashasvi Jaiswal Would Be Key For India In The Chase

India’s chase of 378 will revolve around Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a century against Australia A earlier this month.

Jaiswal, who is yet to make his international debut, is a left-handed opener who has been in good form in recent months.

He scored a century against Australia A earlier this month and was also the leading run-scorer in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with 562 runs in nine matches.

Kumble said that Jaiswal’s job will be to provide a solid start for India and bat through the middle overs.

“His main job will be to give India a good start and bat through the middle overs,” Kumble said.

“He has shown good form in recent months and he is a player who can bat for long periods of time.”

Jaiswal is expected to open the batting with Shubman Gill, who is also yet to make his international debut.

India will need a good start from their openers if they are to chase down the target of 378.

The pitch in Sydney is expected to be good for batting, so India will be confident of chasing down the target if they get a good start.