Star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal shared veteran batter Virat Kohli’s advice to him when he made his debut for India. Jaiswal revealed Kohli’s piece of advice to him as the youngster is touring Australia for the 1st time. Jaiswal also expressed his admiration for Kohli and said that the veteran advised him to be disciplined and follow the process as well. Jaiswal is geared up for the Test series as India are all set to face Australia for the five-match Test series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

“When I started playing like senior cricket, I did speak to Virat Paji that how he managed himself. Paji has said to me that if I want to play all that cricket, then I have to be disciplined in my daily routines and follow the process. So I have seen him doing the stuff consistently day by day. Actually, seeing him, it motivates me a lot to put in the work and do something and make a difference in my habits, which is really important for me. I feel like I will be better day by day,” Jaiswal said in a video posted by BCCI.

Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal has been often spotted training along with Virat Kohli in the nets as he aims to follow the footsteps of the veteran of the game. However, Jaiswal is also excited about his very first Test tour to Australia and opened up about his readiness for one of the toughest challenges as well.

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“It is my first trip to Australia. I am very excited to play here. I want to play well and do well. It is different here. The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally. I really want to be in. I want to go in. I want to see it. I want to be there. Because people, a lot of time they talk about stuff. This happened, that happened. But I want to go and face it and I want to enjoy that moment with a smile. That is all I think about. Because until you are not there, you actually do not really feel what it is. I always see it this way. And it is always an opportunity for me to go out there and learn. And I try my best to sleep well and eat well before the practice, I focus on recovery. And I try to be fresh for practice sessions,” he added.

So far in 14 Tests, Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 1,407 runs at an average of 56.28, with a strike rate of 70.13 as well. He has three centuries and eight fifties to his name, with the best score of 214* so far as well. Jaiswal has left a mark at home, scoring 1,091 runs in 10 matches, averaging 60.61, striking at 76.29, with two centuries and seven fifties.

“I am really blessed to have these opportunities, and I am ready for it mentally, physically. I want to play fearless and I want to enjoy,” he concluded.