Indian skipper Rohit Sharma came out strongly and defended young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal after England opener Ben Duckett made comments on his batting. Duckett had stated that England should take some credit for Jaiswal's attacking style of play. However, Rohit responded by pointing out that Ben Duckett hasn't been watching Rishabh Pant's explosive hitting. Meanwhile, former England captain Nasser Hussain also criticised Duckett for his statement and praised Jaiswal for his success, stating the importance of learning from other players. In his press conference, Rohit also spoke about the importance of domestic cricket and its role in helping players improve their skills. The debate for IPL's priority over domestic cricket has been ongoing, with players like Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer being absent from the Ranji Trophy scene.
Duckett's Comments Spark Debate on Jaiswal's Success and the Role of Domestic Cricket
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has defended youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal after England's Ben Duckett suggested that England deserves some credit for his aggressive batting style. Sharma pointed out that Duckett had not witnessed Rishabh Pant's explosive hitting.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain also criticized Duckett's statement, praising Jaiswal's success and emphasizing the value of learning from other players.
Background and Controversy
Duckett's comments sparked a debate about the role of domestic cricket in developing players like Jaiswal. The debate has intensified due to the ongoing discussion over the priority of the Indian Premier League (IPL) over domestic cricket.
Critics argue that the IPL's high-profile nature and financial rewards entice players away from domestic tournaments, which provide a more stable environment for improving skills.
Rohit Sharma's Response
In his press conference, Rohit Sharma highlighted the importance of domestic cricket, stating: "Domestic cricket is very important for the development of any player. It's where you learn your basics, it's where you learn how to grind it out, it's where you learn how to play on different surfaces."
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