New Delhi: Yashasvi Jaiswal engaged in fun banter with Australian pacer Mitchell Starc during India’s 340-run chase in their second innings on Day 5 of the ongoing fourth Test between the two sides at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on Monday. Jaiswal and Starc had a fun exchange between them after some bail-swapping antics.
The incident happened during the 33rd over of India’s innings when Jaiswal was out in the middle with Rishabh Pant with Starc bowling for the hosts. The left-arm pacer went on to switch the bails on the non-striker’s end after a delivery to Pant. However, Jaiswal was quick to put the bails back in their original position as Starc walked back for his run-up.
Some banter followed after the next delivery as Starc was caught on the stump mic asking Jaiswal if he believed in superstitions. Jaiswal responded by stating that he believed in himself before telling Starc how he is enjoying his life, facing someone like him in an important Test match for India.
“Is that superstition? Why did you change the bails back,” Starc was heard telling Jaiswal on the stump-mic while walking back for his run-up. “I believe in myself, that’s why I am here. I am just enjoying this moment in my life,” Jaiswal responded. The banter between the duo created a buzz among the fans and a clip of the incident went viral on social media.
Watch banter between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mitchell Starc in 4th Test:
Yashashwi jaiswal to starc ” I am not a siraj , I believe in my self ” pic.twitter.com/Rx8OijJtDe
— AM`👑 (@kuxzuka) December 30, 2024
The bail-switching antics are back! This time between Mitchell Starc and Yashasvi Jaiswal 👀#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/oK8xkSd4qI
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 30, 2024
This is not the first time Jaiswal and Starc have been involved in banter in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The young Indian opener had teased the veteran Aussie quick about the lack of pace in his bowling during his stupendous knock of 161 runs in India’s second innings of the 1st Test match against Australia in Perth.
Pant, Jaiswal steady the ship for India after poor start
Jaiswal and Pant combined to steady the ship for India after their horror start in the 340-run chase in their second innings on Day 5. India lost skipper Rohit Sharma cheaply on 9 before Pat Cummins got rid of KL Rahul on a duck and Virat Kohli was dismissed by Starc on 5, leaving the visitors reeling at 33/3 in the 27th over.
However, Pant and Jaiswal joined hands after lunch to help India stage a fightback in the run-chase. Jaiswal went on to complete his half-century as the duo added a 50-plus stand for the 4th wicket to keep India in the game. A lot will be riding on Pant and Jaiswal’s shoulders if India are to fancy their chances of pulling off an unlikely victory in the Test match and take 2-1 lead in the series.
Team India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal enjoyed some fun banter with Australian pacer Mitchell Starc during India’s second innings on Day 5 of the 4th Test at the MCG on Sunday. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
