IND vs AUS: 'He Went There to Score 200, Not 100', Mentor Jwala Singh's faith in Yashasvi Jaiswal Vindicated after Perth Heroics

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Jwala Singh, the long-time mentor of rising Indian cricket star Yashasvi Jaiswal, beamed with pride as his protege notched up a remarkable century against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

The young batter's achievement was particularly special, coming after a duck in the first innings and dramatically reaching the milestone with a six.

"When he was out for zero in the first innings, some people expressed concern, but I told them to keep watching - this boy has gone there to score 200, not 100," Singh revealed to OneIndia Bengali, highlighting his unwavering confidence in Jaiswal's abilities.

His faith stems from years of close mentorship and understanding of Jaiswal's technical prowess, particularly noting his excellent back-foot play and decision-making capabilities.

In the lead-up to the series, both Australian and Indian media had raised questions about Jaiswal's readiness for such a challenging tour. However, Singh remained unfazed, drawing from his intimate knowledge of Jaiswal's game.

"He is a very good player on the back foot, can execute pulls and cuts effectively, and knows precisely which balls to attack and which to leave," Singh explained.

What sets Jaiswal apart, according to his mentor, is his exceptional "bounce-back ability" - a quality Singh specifically focused on during their training sessions. "I always told him that to play long-term for the Indian team, you must work on your comeback ability," the coach further added.

The significance of scoring a Test century in Australia wasn't lost on anyone, with cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar joining the chorus of praise for the young batsman. Singh emphasised that Jaiswal's consistent run-scoring ability helps him manage pressure effectively, unlike many players who struggle with consistency after a few good innings.

As Jaiswal continues his innings, Singh remains optimistic about the possibility of his ward converting this hundred into a double century, believing that the toughest phase is now behind him.

The southpaw scored a brilliant 161 runs, which has amazed the cricketing fraternity. The 22-year-old's talent was not a question, and now his display in Perth has assured the temperament as well.