Yashasvi Jaiswal has Four Mantras which can make him an India Mainstay for Years: Coach Jwala Singh

In the aftermath of the gripping Melbourne Test match, the name Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as a symbol of resilience and brilliance.

Despite two unfortunate dismissals in the 80s, Jaiswal's performance showcased his remarkable talent, earning praise from his coach, Jwala Singh, and cricket experts alike.

In an exclusive interview with MyKhel, Singh, who was in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test, shared insights into Jaiswal's performance, the controversial umpiring decisions, and what the future holds for this promising young cricketer.

Yashasvi Jaiswal hugely Unfortunate at the MCG

Jaiswal's innings in both matches stood out, as he masterfully negotiated the Australian attack, scoring 80-plus in both innings. However, his dismissals were a run-out in the first innings and a controversial third umpire decision in the second, which deprived him of twin centuries, a feat that could have cemented his place in cricketing history.

"Scoring hundreds in both innings, especially in Australia against Australia, would have been a monumental milestone for him. He was unlucky. Getting run-out in Test cricket is rare, and to see the decision from the third umpire in the second innings was equally baffling," the coach said to MyKhel.

When asked about the controversial third umpire call that ended Jaiswal's second innings, Singh didn't hold back. The coach believes the decision should have gone in favour of the Indian batter and it was unfortunate the third umpire decided to give the player out without technological evidence.

"If the ground umpire isn't convinced and the decision goes to the third umpire, it's crucial to consider all the available technology, Snicko, Hotspot, everything. There was no clear deflection on it, and as per cricketing laws, if there's doubt, the benefit should go to the batter. Unfortunately, that didn't happen for Yashasvi."

Even legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar expressed his belief that Jaiswal should have been given not out. The decision has reignited debates about the consistency of umpiring and the use of technology in critical moments.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Four Mantras instilled by Jwala Singh

Despite the disappointment, Singh emphasized the positives from the series. The youngster scored a duck in the first innings of the first Test, but since has scored a century and two fifties in the series.

"After scoring a duck in the first innings of the Perth Test, this performance in Melbourne was a massive confidence booster. Many doubted his ability to succeed outside home conditions, especially against stronger teams like Australia," he said

Singh lauded Jaiswal's ability to rise above external pressures, saying his disciple has the collective class to become a mainstay for India.

"There were a lot of talks about him, even in Australian and Indian media, and I am happy that he proved himself again as a player and he has a different calibre, I can say, he has a different game, a different mindset and I always say for success you need four things, skill, will, fitness and smartness - that's my mantra, and I always say it to the players. He [Yashasvi] has the skill, will - he is fit and he is smart enough to adjust to the situation. So yes, I think this series will really help him to get more confident, more fearless and I am sure that he will serve the country for many years to come," Singh concluded.

With stalwarts such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in the twilight of their careers, Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to be India's flagbearer with the willow in the coming years.