NEW DELHI: Within the lead-up to the extremely anticipated Take a look at collection towards England, Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has voiced his confidence in younger opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, saying the teenager will solidify his place within the Indian Take a look at squad by the tip of the England collection.

India and England will face one another for the primary match on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium in Hyderabad on January 25. India goals to increase its spectacular residence file towards England, having triumphed 3-1 in 2020/21 and 4-0 within the 2016/17 collection.

Gavaskar expressed his optimism about Jaiswal’s efficiency, citing the left-hander’s capability to adapt to residence situations. “Yashasvi Jaiswal will simply settle in residence situations. He’s additionally a left-hander. I believe he’ll set up himself fully within the Indian Take a look at crew after this collection, ” Gavaskar informed Star Sports activities.

The 74-year-old additionally turned his consideration to Shreyas Iyer, expressing hope that the batter would shine towards England. Having scored 707 runs in 12 Take a look at matches for India at a median of 39.27, Iyer’s latest battle towards South Africa raised considerations.

Gavaskar, recalling Iyer’s sensible performances in Indian pitches in the course of the World Cup, anticipates an identical show within the Take a look at collection.

“Within the World Cup, Shreyas Iyer batted brilliantly in Indian pitches, so I am hoping he’ll play equally at No.5 within the Take a look at collection. He batted aggressively, was fairly watchful in the beginning after which his stroke-making after studying the pitch was a delight to observe. I hope he’ll replicate that, ” Gavaskar added.