Jayant feels Test setup helped him expand bowling

NEW DELHI :Jayant Yadav has had quite an impact since making his international debut in October. Jayant went on to earn his first four Test caps for India, playing a key role in the team’s 4-0 romp against England.

With the world’s two best spinners in the team, in R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, and with the arrival of chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, Jayant, however, has his work cut out.

The Haryana off-spinner was dropped after India’s defeat in against Australia in Pune. With the Test season now over, Jayant has his eyes on reclaiming his place and says he is working on his different bowling strategies.

Speaking at a press conference the Delhi Daredevils player said he doesn’t doubt his Test credentials, but is keen on improving his ability to bowl in different situations.

“When you rub shoulders with players like Ash (Ashwin), Jaddu (Jadeja) and Anil (Kumble) bhai, (it means) you have the skill, and that’s why you are there. It’s all about adapting to Tests, getting the feel of it, getting to know about how to bowl in different situations, to different batsmen,” he said.

The 27-year-old has not played in limited overs for India since his lone ODI appearance against New Zealand. With the ICC Champions Trophy in June, Jayant’s performances in the IPL is likely to be closely followed.