Yashasvi Jaiswal's Encouraging Words After Vaibhav's Remarkable Six Off Bumrah
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Guwahati, April 8 (NationPress) - Rajasthan Royals (RR) standout Yashasvi Jaiswal shared the advice he imparted to his opening teammate, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after the remarkable 15-year-old hit a six off the first ball bowled by Jasprit Bumrah of the Mumbai Indians (MI), a feat that is quite uncommon against a bowler of Bumrah's stature.
Post-match, Jaiswal expressed his excitement over witnessing Vaibhav's audacity against Bumrah, whom he regards as one of the game's greats. He noted that Vaibhav's bold start significantly alleviated the pressure he felt.
“When he hit that six off the first ball, I thought to myself, just keep playing your shots. Bumrah bhai is truly one of the legends, so if he can score against him, that's incredible. We can definitely tackle the other bowlers, so it was excellent for him to go out there and play confidently. It really relieved a lot of pressure off me, allowing me to strategize against different bowlers,” Jaiswal stated during the press conference after the match.
Remaining unbeaten with a score of 77, Jaiswal mentioned his enjoyment in partnering with Vaibhav. He remarked that the two consistently encourage one another and strive to maintain a positive mindset at the crease.
“Bating with Vaibhav is fantastic for our partnership. We both play aggressively and have fun while doing so. We continuously motivate each other with positive messages and assess the situation together. Having played for several years, I aim to adapt my game to the circumstances, always considering what we can do for our team and how to establish a strong start. That's our primary focus. If both of us can contribute, it would be remarkable,” he added.
In the rain-affected match, Rajasthan Royals posted 150 runs in 11 overs at Barsapara Stadium on Tuesday. Jaiswal’s impressive half-century and Vaibhav’s swift 39 runs helped form a solid total. In response, the five-time champions Mumbai Indians could only manage 123 runs, leading to a comfortable 27-run victory for the Rajasthan Royals.