Yashasvi Jaiswal talks about miscommunication with Shubman Gill causing run-out
Yashasvi Jaiswal opened up on the confusing mix-up with Shubman Gill that led to his run-out during the first innings, sharing his thoughts on the unfortunate incident and its impact on his innings.
India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in sublime touch during the first innings of the second Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The left-hander had fans on their feet as he dominated the bowlers with his elegant strokeplay and flawless timing.
As his innings progressed, Jaiswal appeared well on course for a monumental double hundred, displaying remarkable patience and maturity beyond his years. However, the dream knock came to an unfortunate end in the opening session of Day 2.
A miscommunication between Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill led to a disastrous run-out, cutting short the Mumbai batter’s innings at 175. The crowd, which had gathered in large numbers to witness his brilliance, was left stunned as Jaiswal walked back dejectedly. Despite the heartbreak, his innings stood out as one of the finest of the series.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Talks About his Disastrous Run-Out:
Jaiswal attempted a quick single, but Shubman Gill hesitated while watching the ball, leading to a disastrous run-out. Frustrated by the mix-up, the 23-year-old batter expressed his anger towards Gill before walking back visibly upset. The umpire eventually stepped in, urging Jaiswal to leave the field and regain his composure after the unfortunate dismissal.
After the end of Day 2, with India firmly in command, Jaiswal was questioned about his unfortunate run-out. The young opener calmly downplayed the episode, stating that such moments are a natural part of the game and that mistakes like these can happen to anyone on the field, showing maturity beyond his years. He said, “ It's a part of the game. So it's fine.”
Regarding the run-out, Jaiswal insisted to Gill that it was “his call” and that the captain should have run. Yet, Gill never looked interested in taking the single, making it clear the dismissal resulted from complete miscommunication between the two players.
Jaiswal shared that he always aims to bat for extended periods. His 175 against the Windies marked the fifth occasion he crossed 150 in Tests. Had he reached a double century, it would have been his third in the longest format of the game.
He said, “ I always try to play as long as I can. I just think that if I am out there and take it forward, I can play as long as I can. Early on, there was movement. I was thinking if I bat for one hour and then after that, it will be easy for me to score runs.”
He further said, “ There is always this thought of what I can achieve and what can be my goal and the team's goals. But it is important to stay in the present. It is just about ensuring that I take it long if I am in.”
In the ongoing second Test, India declared their first innings at 518/5, powered by centuries from Jaiswal and Gill. By stumps, West Indies reached 140/4, still 378 runs behind. Ravindra Jadeja claimed three of the wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav picked up the remaining one, keeping India firmly in control of the match.
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