‘No matter what, I wanted runs in England’: Dhruv Jurel discloses Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stubborn side; watch video | Cricket News
After India’s record-breaking Day 1 at Headingley, the BCCI gave fans an inside look at the dressing room mindset with a candid chat between centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal and wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. In the video, Dhruv warmly congratulates Jaiswal for scoring yet another hundred on foreign soil — this time in England, where so many visiting batters struggle. Dhruv says, “You played your first Test in the West Indies — scored a hundred. First Test in Australia — a hundred. Now first Test in England — a hundred, where batting is the toughest. What’s your mindset?” Smiling, Jaiswal shares that for him, it’s all about his will and desire to do well for the team and the country. He says, “Whenever I come here, I just want to give my best for my team and my country. I really enjoy practicing alone and preparing myself. I try to make sure every ball I face in practice helps me when I’m in tough situations. You know this too that there are so many moments when we’re under pressure.”
“I actually like that. For example, in the recent intra-squad game, Harshit Rana and Bumrah bhai were bowling really well, I wasn’t scoring runs easily but I kept playing. That gave me a lot of confidence and belief that I can survive and get through tough phases.”Quiz: Who’s that IPL player? Dhruv then adds a personal touch, “When we were playing for India A, you told me you just have to score runs in England no matter what. Even when the ball was moving a lot, you wanted the same challenge in the nets. I think that stubbornness is what makes you different. I’ve seen it since we were kids. But tell everyone what you’re like off the field when there’s no match.” Both laugh, and Jaiswal tries to dodge the question, saying, “You tell them!” But then he explains, “I don’t do much. When I need to be serious, I stay serious. I focus on my preparation and try to keep my mind calm. That really helps me.” This small, heartfelt conversation shows exactly what fans love about Jaiswal — simple, hardworking, and absolutely clear in his goals. His dedication to practice and love for pressure situations shine through, and it’s this mindset that’s helping him conquer every challenge, from the West Indies to Australia and now England.
