Mumbai, Dec 6, : India off spinner Jayant Yadav stated Monday that the moisture at the Wankhede Stadium on day four of the second Test helped him.He added that it was important to bowl in the right areas.
After not getting a wicket on day three, Yadav took out four New Zealand wickets on day four of the second Test as India won by 372 runs and wrapped the two-match series 1-0.
“In the morning, the moisture in the wicket helped.The difference between last night and this morning was evident.The ball was playing more aggressively.
Was just important to get the ball in the right areas,” said Yadav after the match.
It was a memorable Test comeback for Yadav at a venue where he scored his maiden Test hundred against England in 2016.
“Wankhede and Mumbai is special, the last Test here, I got a hundred.Missed out on a five-for here, but helped the team’s cause,” said the 31-year-old.
Yadav mentioned that he has learnt a lot from senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.It’s helpful to feed off Ashwin, he thinks differently for the team, should always pick up thinking brains and add to his game.It’s a great learning experience for me.”
In the same interaction, batter Shreyas said that his goal was to make the most of the opportunities he gets.”I don’t want to secure a spot.There’s so much competition, and players in great form, that I don’t want to cement a place.I just want the opportunity to do well when I get it.”
Iyer, who turned 27 on Monday, was in praise of head coach Rahul Dravid motivating him.
“Dravid gives you confidence, we started off at India A.We have bonded really well, his work ethic is admirable and his player management skills are amazing.It’s great to have a conversation with him outside of the field.”
India’s next assignment is a tour of South Africa for three Tests and as many ODIs starting from December 26.
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