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Out of Team India due to Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal takes up wicket-keeping for comeback
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News18•08-10-2026, 18:03
Out of Team India due to Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal takes up wicket-keeping for comeback
- •Following Rohit Sharma's strong form and secured spot for upcoming tournaments, Mumbai star Yashasvi Jaiswal faces challenges in regular team selection.
- •To enhance his chances of a comeback into the Indian limited-overs squad, Yashasvi Jaiswal has started practicing wicket-keeping and leg-spin bowling.
- •Mumbai Ranji team captain Siddhesh Lad confirmed that Jaiswal has been putting in extra effort with wicket-keeping practice to add new dimensions to his game.
- •Jaiswal practiced wicket-keeping for nearly 10 overs during a practice match, aiming to become a viable alternative contender alongside existing keepers.
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To add backup skills to his game, enhance his overall abilities, and improve his chances for a comeback into India's limited-overs squads, Yashasvi Jaiswal has started practicing wicket-keeping and leg-spin bowling.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to play for the Mumbai Ranji team in their opening match against Chandigarh at the Wankhede Stadium.
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan currently serve as the two wicket-keepers in India's ODI team.
