Wasim Jaffer Questions Yashasvi Jaiswal's Wicketkeeping Move
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal's decision to take up wicketkeeping at 24, urging the Test batter to concentrate on his batting instead. Jaiswal was seen wearing the gloves during Mumbai's Ranji Trophy preparations, with captain Siddhesh Lad suggesting he could serve as a back-up keeper. Jaffer said the skill is too demanding to master quickly without childhood training, and noted India already has Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant as options. He believes Jaiswal may be desperate to break into the ODI and T20I squads, where he has yet to secure a regular spot. The former Mumbai captain stressed that Test wicketkeeping requires considerable preparation and cannot be developed in a short time.
Why it matters
Jaiswal's workload and role clarity could affect his Test form and India's white-ball selection plans ahead of a busy domestic season.
Read the original report — Times of India
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