Yashasvi Jaiswal was trapped LBW for just 2 by Gus Atkinson in India's first innings at The Oval.
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has voiced concerns about India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's technique after his first innings dismissal in the fifth Test against England at The Oval.
The southpaw, who kicked off the series with a century at Headingley, continued his dip in form as he was trapped LBW for just 2 by Gus Atkinson. This mode of dismissal exposed his now-familiar susceptibility to deliveries angling in from around the wicket.
Speaking on Sony Sports, Gavaskar highlighted technical issues that have crept into Jaiswal’s game.
“There’s a bit of uncertainty and maybe a lack of confidence creeping into Jaiswal's game. After scoring a hundred in the first Test, he hasn’t looked very fluent,” Gavaskar said.
“That’s possibly why he's not getting his front foot far enough forward to smother this return. But he's a good player. I think if someone sits with him and works on a few technical aspects, like getting his front foot forward and not opening up his shoulder too much, it could help,” he added.
“Right now, his back shoulder is going towards first or second slip, which makes it hard for the bat to come down straight. If his shoulder stayed more towards the wicketkeeper and first slip, the bat would come down straighter,” he further remarked.
Jaiswal’s early dismissal left India under pressure after being asked to bat first by England. On a rain-curtailed opening day at the Oval, the visitors reached 204/6 after being asked to bat first.
Karun Nair (52*) and Washington Sundar (19*) were unbeaten at stumps. Nair would be keen to end his comeback series on a high, with a century, and help India post a solid first innings total in the series-decider.