Australian speedster Mitchell Starc dominated young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal during the initial tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but Jaiswal made a remarkable comeback with strategic video analysis, scoring significantly in the fourth Test. His coach highlights that experiences like these foster maturity and confidence. Yashasvi’s childhood coach Jwala Singh detailed how the 23-year-old turned his struggles into success.
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