During a warm-up match at the Manuka Oval in Canberra, Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal found himself in a tense exchange with Australian pacer Jack Nisbet. Jaiswal, opening for India in their 241-run chase against the Australia Prime Minister’s XI, displayed resilience after initially struggling against Nisbet’s pace and bounce.
Yashasvi Jaiswal took it up to Jack Nisbet at in Canberra but the fiery NSW quick wasn't backing down! 👀 #PMXIvIND pic.twitter.com/89LQBqbSe1
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Despite a couple of lucky escapes as edges flew over the slips, Jaiswal managed to steady himself and play a composed innings, scoring 45 runs. However, the real drama unfolded when Nisbet bowled a sharp bouncer that caught Jaiswal off-guard. The Australian pacer followed it up with some verbal jabs, but Jaiswal stood his ground, responding firmly and silencing Nisbet with boundaries in subsequent deliveries.
Strong Start by Jaiswal and KL Rahul
Jaiswal and KL Rahul gave India a promising start in the chase, putting up a 75-run opening partnership. Rahul, who retired hurt after scoring 27 runs, allowed others to get some batting practice. Jaiswal’s determined knock reinforced his solid form, showcasing his ability to tackle challenging bowling conditions.
The fiery exchange with Nisbet, however, became a major talking point among fans, with clips of the altercation circulating widely on social media. Jaiswal’s response to the sledging demonstrated his confidence and focus, solidifying his reputation as a gritty and talented opener.
Preparation Ahead of the Pink-Ball Test
The match served as an excellent preparatory session for the Indian team ahead of their second Test against Australia. Apart from Jaiswal, Shubman Gill made the most of the warm-up, scoring an unbeaten 50 before retiring hurt. Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar also contributed with handy 42-run knocks.
The practice game provided valuable pink-ball experience, helping the team gear up for the upcoming Test in Adelaide starting December 6. Overall, the warm-up match proved to be an encouraging outing for India, with several players fine-tuning their skills for the critical series ahead.
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