Crickter Jayant Yadav took four wickets in New Zealand’s 2nd innings to help India win the 2nd Test in Mumbai likewise seal the 2-match series 1-0. It was a wonderful attempt by Jayant, who was performing in only his 5th Test.
Jayant performed his last Test in February 2017 and has expected patiently for his comeback opportunity.
Former India crickter Wasim Jaffer praise Jayant’s tenacity.
In an communication with ESPN cricinfo, Jaffer said:
“When you keep on playing domestic cricket regularly, you become accustomed to toil and work hard, and grab the opportunity whenever it comes your way. And Jayant Yadav is well and truly aware of this. Yes, he’s behind Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar in the pecking order, however he keeps himself ready for every chance. It feels good when a guy fares well after waiting and working hard for his opportunity.”
Jayant Yadav was fabulous this morning, picking up 4 of the remaining 5 wickets 👏
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— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) December 6, 2021
Yadav outfoxed the Kiwis to return figures of 14-4-49-4 in the second innings.
“Final frontier for every team is to defeat India in India” – Wasim Jaffer
Jaffer explained India as the final frontier for all Test side after the hosts extended their successful run to 14 consecutive Test series wins at home, having last lost in 2013.
“Once Australia utilized to dominate like this at home. And before than that West Indies likewise. Although, India overcome the Australian frontier a many times recently. In the same way I think that the final frontier for all nation around the globe is to beat India in India,” Jaffer said.
It’s tough to win in India, Jaffer believed.
“To defeat India in India, opposition have to play excellent cricket throughout the five days. It’s extremely tough for them. First while batting, and secondly it’s not easy to outbowl India. Teams do fight for the first 2-3 days, but gas-out after that. It’s definitely one of the toughest places to win,” Jaffer concluded.
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— BCCI (@BCCI) December 6, 2021
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