Despite Rajasthan Royals’ winning streak in the Indian Premier League, there are concerns regarding the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has only managed to score 39 runs in four outings despite his recent success with the Indian team.
Trevor Penney’s Support for Jaiswal
On the eve of Rajasthan Royals’ fixture against Gujarat Titans, assistant coach Trevor Penney expressed confidence in Jaiswal’s abilities, stating that it’s more of a concern for the opposing team that he hasn’t performed well yet. Penney emphasized that Jaiswal is practicing diligently and remains positive, assuring that he will bounce back stronger.
Sandeep Sharma’s Absence
Rajasthan Royals will be without the services of Sandeep Sharma, who is recovering from an injury. However, Penney mentioned that Sharma could potentially be available for selection in the next game, indicating positive progress in his recovery.
Reflection on Winning Streak
Penney reflected on Rajasthan Royals’ impressive winning streak, attributing it to their excellent preparation before the tournament. He emphasized that winning four consecutive matches is a testament to their overall preparation and execution.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- What is the primary concern regarding Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performance in the IPL?
- A) Lack of match practice
- B) Recent injury setback
- C) Low run-scoring despite previous success
- D) Difficulty adjusting to T20 format
- Answer: C) Low run-scoring despite previous success
- How does Trevor Penney express his confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal?
- A) By criticizing his performance
- B) By highlighting his diligent practice
- C) By suggesting he might be dropped from the team
- D) By ignoring the issue
- Answer: B) By highlighting his diligent practice
- Who is recovering from an injury according to Trevor Penney?
- A) Yashasvi Jaiswal
- B) Sandeep Sharma
- C) Trevor Penney himself
- D) Gujarat Titans’ captain
- Answer: B) Sandeep Sharma
- What does Trevor Penney attribute Rajasthan Royals’ winning streak to?
- A) Luck
- B) Poor performance by opponents
- C) Excellent preparation
- D) Favorable match schedules
- Answer: C) Excellent preparation