Former England captain Michael Atherton stressed the urgent need for the Ben Stokes-led England Test team to plan a strategy to counter India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's dominance. This came after he scored back-to-back double tons in ongoing Test series.
Atherton warned England that the situation could deteriorate for them in the remaining two Tests if they fail to contain Jaiswal.
Jaiswal's exceptional performance has garnered praise across the globe, with many comparing him with cricket legends like Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar. Kevin Pietersen even lauded him as a batter with 'no weakness'.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has already scored more than 500 runs in three matches in the ongoing five-match Test series, Atherton noted that the young Indian opener's aggressive approach, particularly against James Anderson, has left a lasting impression on him and the team as well.
Michael Atherton said on Sky Sports: “Fantastic young player. Haven't seen much of him in Test match cricket. England fans didn't see much of him before the series but now they've seen enough to know that he's a special young talent. Very hungry for runs.”
The former captain added, “All three of his hundreds are over 150 - two of them doubles. He smacks the ball a long way; a powerfully built lad. He's a modern T20 player who's adapting to Test cricket and has the technique to do it.”
Atherton signed off by saying, “When he gets in, he has all the shots. Jimmy Anderson is rarely treated with such disdain like he was this afternoon when he got taken for those three consecutive sixes. So, he's a very dangerous player and England need to work out a way to get him early if they can.”
(With Sky Sports Inputs)
