Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has pointed out Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s weakness and added how bowlers can test his patience and get the better of him.

Jaiswal who made an impressive knock of 87 runs off 107 deliveries in the second test of the India’s tour of England 2025 has put a solid base for the visitors to make 310 runs by the stumps at day 01.

Just 13 runs short of his sixth test hundred, Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed on a delivery from Chris Woakes.

Reflecting on his dismissal, Pujara suggested that bowlers who stick to a consistent good length outside off stump and remain patient are more likely to expose the left hander’s vulnerability in that channel.

“You’ve got to bowl the right length; around off-stump, on a good length. Keep doing that and wait for him to make a mistake,” said Cheteshwar Pujara.

Ravindra Jadeja made a composed knock of 41 run off 67 deliveries including five boundaries, Indian captain Shubman Gill brought up a century (114* off 216 deliveries with 12 boundaries, as the duo stitched together a crucial 99-run stand.

Pujara added that, “Early on, it seemed like he was trying too hard to play shots, but once he settled, the kind of strokes he played were outstanding. Once he gets through that initial half-hour, he’s in complete control. He doesn’t miss scoring opportunities, and that makes it very difficult for a bowling team.”

“If you pitch it up, he drives well. If it’s short outside off-stump, he cuts well. If you try bumpers, he pulls confidently. The margin of error for bowlers is incredibly small against him,” said Cheteshwar Pujara.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 192 runs at a scintillating average of 64. He smashed a century in the previous test, smashing 101 in the first innings, however, Jaiswal faced scrutiny for his sloppy fielding errors, which played a role as India faced a five-wicket defeat.