'Former India opener criticizes Yashasvi Jaiswal's 'predetermined' shot against New Zealand: 'Your shot was ready before the ball'

New Delhi: Aakash Chopra opines that Yashasvi Jaiswal will be ruing his dismissal, after getting out to a premeditated shot in India's first innings of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. Chopra notes that it is common for young players to learn important lessons only after experiencing such setbacks.

India bowled New Zealand out for 235 in their first innings on Friday, November 1. Jaiswal was then dismissed for a 52-ball 30 as the host ended Day 1 at 86/4 in their first essay.

During a discussion on colors Cineplex, Chopra was asked about his thoughts on Jaiswal’s dismissal.

“You are going to get this with Gen-Win (the new generation). You have to assume that, because until you fall, and then get up after falling, you don’t learn. Was it required – no, it wasn’t. Would things have changed if he had hit a four – no, they wouldn’t have,” he responded.

“If we are discussing this, he must be kicking himself, as to what he did. The story of the reverse sweep is that your shot was ready before the ball was released from the hand. It’s a predetermined shot,” the former India opener added.

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit four boundaries in his 30-run innings but was bowled around his legs attempting a reverse sweep against Ajaz Patel.