The Indian cricket team has been preparing for the third Test in Brisbane. After their training session and team meeting, the players wrapped up and were seen leaving the training pitch for the airport. However, an incident occurred when young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was not seen getting onto the team bus. A few minutes later, he was spotted traveling alone in a car to the airport. Photos of this situation circulated on social media, sparking confusion and speculation among fans about what had happened with Jaiswal.
Jaiswal's Lack in Punctuality
According to reports, Jaiswal delayed his arrival at the team bus, which was scheduled to leave early for the airport. Rohit Sharma, the team captain, was reportedly frustrated with Jaiswal's delay of more than 30 minutes. In response, a visibly upset Rohit Sharma got off the bus to speak with the team security. The team then departed for the airport without Jaiswal, who later took a private car to join them.
This incident has ignited discussions among fans on social media regarding Jaiswal’s discipline, punctuality, and commitment to the team. As one of the brightest young prospects for the Indian team in recent years having scored a century in the first Test but seen a dip in form in the second—this situation places additional pressure on the young cricketer, who is still in the early stages of what promises to be a stellar career.
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Jaiswal's journey in this series has been nothing short of dramatic. From a sensational start, where he was dismissed for a duck in his opening innings, he quickly bounced back with a brilliant century, leaving fans and critics in awe of his resilience. However, his animated exchange with Mitchell Starc, where Jaiswal cheekily asked the bowler to bowl faster at him, added a playful touch to his debut series. Yet, the drama didn't end there. In the very next Test, Jaiswal faced Starc again and was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball, adding to the rollercoaster of his journey so far.
Visibly Frustrated Rohit Sharma!
Rohit Sharma expressed his frustration with Jaiswal's actions, indicating that the delay was a valuable lesson intended to hold him accountable for his conduct. Following the incident, the Indian team arrived in Brisbane ahead of the 3rd test and held a practice session that included Jaiswal. However, uncertainty remains regarding whether this behavior could lead to him missing the next Test as a form of punishment or whether it will serve as a reminder to others.
With India having lost momentum during the second Test, the team will be closely watching how this incident affects Jaiswal’s mindset, and how he will respond after being left behind by the team for his lapse in punctuality. His response could play a key role in shaping his future within the squad, as Jaiswal continues to experience a huge mix-up in this series, filled with highs, lows, and plenty of drama.