NEW DELHI: India spin legend Anil Kumble stated that he does not see any reason why young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal cannot thrive in Australia during the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. He also noted that Jaiswal's variety may work to his advantage during the Australian trip.
Speaking on JioCinema, Kumble noted that Jaiswal has been reliable in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle of 2023-25 and that, during the recently finished home series against Bangladesh , he was also able to adjust his tactics based on bowlers and conditions.
"His technique and hunger for runs will be key, and I do not see why he can't succeed in Australia. He has been prolific throughout this WTC cycle . We saw him play with a different approach against Bangladesh--starting cautiously in the first Test, where conditions favored the fast bowlers, and then switching to his naturally aggressive style in the second game. This versatility will serve him well in Test cricket , especially on challenging tours like Australia," Kumble said.
In Australia, where India has won two straight series, Kumble expressed his belief that Jaiswal will continue to adopt an aggressive style. Additionally, he stated that the historical triumphs of India in Australia will help future players play with greater assurance and bravery.
"I do not think he will change his approach. The best part about him in this current Indian team is that, even though he's touring Australia for the first time and will be playing against Australia on their home soil for the first time, he has a big advantage. This Indian team is heading to Australia with two back-to-back series wins over them, which is a great confidence booster for a youngster," Kumble said.
"When other teams tour Australia, they often do so with some hesitation because of past failures. The intimidation factor is real, since previous teams haven't had much success there. But for this Indian side, coming off two series wins against Australia, the situation is much more comfortable," he added.
Speaking on JioCinema, Kumble noted that Jaiswal has been reliable in the current ICC World Test Championship cycle of 2023-25 and that, during the recently finished home series against Bangladesh , he was also able to adjust his tactics based on bowlers and conditions.
"His technique and hunger for runs will be key, and I do not see why he can't succeed in Australia. He has been prolific throughout this WTC cycle . We saw him play with a different approach against Bangladesh--starting cautiously in the first Test, where conditions favored the fast bowlers, and then switching to his naturally aggressive style in the second game. This versatility will serve him well in Test cricket , especially on challenging tours like Australia," Kumble said.
In Australia, where India has won two straight series, Kumble expressed his belief that Jaiswal will continue to adopt an aggressive style. Additionally, he stated that the historical triumphs of India in Australia will help future players play with greater assurance and bravery.
"I do not think he will change his approach. The best part about him in this current Indian team is that, even though he's touring Australia for the first time and will be playing against Australia on their home soil for the first time, he has a big advantage. This Indian team is heading to Australia with two back-to-back series wins over them, which is a great confidence booster for a youngster," Kumble said.
"When other teams tour Australia, they often do so with some hesitation because of past failures. The intimidation factor is real, since previous teams haven't had much success there. But for this Indian side, coming off two series wins against Australia, the situation is much more comfortable," he added.
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