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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Kumar Sangakkara reveals Yashasvi Jaiswal's nickname at Rajasthan Royals
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot on day one of the second cricket test match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Legendary Sri Lanka cricketer Kumar Sangakkara revealed what nickname Yashasvi Jaiswal was given at Rajasthan Royals . While analysing the youngster's technique on Sky Sports with Michael Atherton, Sangakkara explained how close Jaiswal was with Joe Root during the English batter's stint with the Royals and how he would pepper Root with all sorts of questions, be it about cricket or life. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "We had Joe Root at Rajasthan Royals, and we used to call Jaiswal 'Joeswal' because he never left Joe's side, and Rooty was soaking up everything," Sangakkara said. "They weren't talking just T20; they were talking about everything—cricket and life—and he would sit right next to Joe for about four hours every night, just pestering him with questions or sitting open-mouthed listening to Rooty. "Rooty was absolutely brilliant in our environment, and he's learned so much, and that's another aspect of Jaiswal. He's a fast learner, and he wants to learn." Yashasvi Jaiswal press conference: On Shubman Gill, confusion in India team selection and more When Michael Atherton asked Sangakkara about how good the 23-year-old is, the former Sri Lanka captain replied: "The easiest way to do it is to look at his numbers, and they're incredible." "Any young cricketer with this as their foundation—you know that he's incredibly good, not just technically but temperament-wise, and he has an appetite that separates him from other young cricketers of the same age. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 1 colher de chá antes de dormir derrete gordura corporal – Suas roupas vão voltar a servir Revista Saúde Saiba Mais Undo "He's got a debut hundred, he's the third youngest, I think, after Vinod Kambli and Sir Don Bradman, to have two double hundreds to his name. He's hungry to score runs away, bats in all conditions, so he's extremely, extremely good at the moment. "I've known Yashasvi Jaiswal for close to five years now. I saw him as a young kid at Rajasthan Royals, and then we got to know him. I think he's just going to get better. I think he's got the resilience to withstand a lot of the challenges that come his way in international cricket, take the rise and then the bumps and the falls along the way in his stride, and he's extremely driven and motivated, so he's going to be even better." For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
03-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Lord's Test More Important Than Series?': Gambhir & Co. Blasted For 'Carrying Baggage' As Bumrah Rested
Last Updated: India have been criticised for not playing Jasprit Bumrah despite a seven-day break between the first and second Tests. India's call to rest Jasprit Bumrah for the ongoing 2nd Test against England in Birmingham continues to draw criticism. Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara is the latest to join the list wondering whether the decision was taken after discussion with the player and the medics. India are trailing 0-1 in the five-match series and with Bumrah being their pace spearhead, it would have been logical for the 31-year-old to be part of the 2nd Test as they hope to draw parity. However, the tourists made three changes to the eleven that suffered a five-wicket defeat last month in Leeds as they added more depth to their batting. Sangakkara felt that with series on the line, Bumrah, if fit, shouldn't have been rested. 'Interesting to understand how the decision is being made and who makes it? Is it after a consultation with the players or the physios? It depends on whether the Lord's Test is more important than the series. The series is on the line. If we see the score, it's an even day, perhaps a little bit more tilted towards England with the five wickets down. So I would have expected the coach to have gone to Bumrah and say 'Yes, we thought you might play the 3rd and the 5th Test, but we're going 1 and 2. Take a look if you can play the third if you can, because then you've got two weeks off before the next one'," Sangakkara said on Sky Sports. Ever since Gautam Gambhir's appointment as head coach, India have endured torrid time in Test cricket. Of the 11 Tests they have played under his watch, India have lost seven, won three and drawn one. The run includes a historic 0-3 clean sweep at the hands of New Zealand at home. Sangakkara thinks that the Indian team is carrying the baggage of their previous Tests under Gambhir and therefore desperate to break the trend which led to the changes. 'It's not just a reaction to the last Test. I think there is a bit of chat about the last 9-10. Seven losses, one win, one draw. There is a little bit of baggage as well to turn that pattern around. So there was a lot of pressure and they were looking at this game and thinking 'alright, what can we do?' and they ring in all the changes," Sangakkara said. First Published:
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sangakkara accuses Gambhir of carrying 'baggage' after Bumrah rested: 'Is Lord's Test more important or the series?'
The decision to leave Jasprit Bumrah out of India's Playing XI for the second Test against England in Birmingham continues to draw flak, with no one copping it more than head coach Gautam Gambhir. Despite trailing 0-1 in the series and a week-long gap between the first and second Tests, Bumrah was rested, considering his workload management, a call that left many former cricketers baffled, including Ravi Shastri and Dale Steyn. However, the fact that it was pre-decided that Bumrah is going to play three Tests out of five is what divides opinion. Gautam Gambhir, left, and Kumar Sangakkara during the IPL 2024 Gambhir was very vocal about it. He was adamant that the team's plan wouldn't change. And this stubbornness is what seems to have landed him in hot water. One school of thought suggests that Bumrah was rested because they want him fit for the all-important Lord's Test. The surface at Edgbaston didn't do much on Day 1. But then again, neither did the pitch at Leeds. And we all know the result. In such a scenario, would it not have made more sense to play Bumrah at Edgbaston to give India the best chance of avoiding a 0-2 deficit? Well, one would never know the answer, but Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lanka captain, suggests Bumrah was a must for this Test. 'Interesting to understand how the decision is being made and who makes it? Is it after a consultation with the players or the physios? It depends on whether the Lord's Test is more important than the series? The series is on the line. If we see the score, it's an even day, perhaps a little bit more tilted towards England with the five wickets down. So I would have expected the coach to have gone to Bumrah and say 'Yes, we thought you might play the 3rd and the 5th Test, but we're going 1 and 2. Take a look if you can play the third if you can, because then you've got two weeks off before the next one,' he said on Sky Sports. 'There is a little bit of baggage,' says Sangakkara No Bumrah wasn't the only surprise in India's Playing XI. The team management made three changes. Bumrah was replaced by Akash Deep, Shardul Thakur by Nitish Reddy and Sai Sudharsan by Washington Sundar. Besides, the decision to make Karun Nair bat at 3 suddenly from No. 6 at Headingley also raised eyebrows. Too much chopping and changing only reflects panic in a camp, but Sangakkara reckons there's more to it. He strongly feels that Gambhir is carrying the baggage of India's poor Test record, which has seen them lose 7 Tests since September last year, with him. 'It's not just a reaction to the last Test. I think there is a bit of chat about the last 9-10. Seven losses, one win, one draw. There is a little bit of baggage as well to turn that pattern around. So there was a lot of pressure and they were looking at this game and thinking 'alright, what can we do?' and they ring in all the changes," added Sangakkara
