Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri, who guided India in their historic Test series victories in Australia in 2018/19 and 2020/21, believes star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to leave the Australian shores as a more refined batter as well. He also backed the young opener, referring to him as “world-class” and predicting he will return from the series as a complete batter as well.

“I think he’ll be a better player when he leaves Australian shores. Already, he’s world-class,” Ravi Shastri said at Fox Cricket/Kayo Summer of Cricket Launch. “You saw what he did against England—just the freedom with which he plays. He’s come up the hard way, so you can see that hunger and passion, not just in his eyes but in the way he fields and stays involved in the game.”

ALSO READ: “Shubman’s captaincy is very good” – Ravi Bishnoi on Shubman Gill

Shastri also acknowledged the unique challenges posed by Australian pitches, especially the extra bounce at venues like Perth. However, he also backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to embrace the conditions, predicting he would entertain once he settles in the middle as well.

“If he can see that phase through, he will love these pitches. He scores freely and has the temperament to thrive in tough conditions,” Shastri added.

Meanwhile, Australian great Adam Gilchrist also issued a warning to the home side as well.

“They look pumped. They look charged up and ready to turn it around, so look out, Australia,” Gilchrist said.