# Wasim Jaffer advises Yashasvi Jaiswal on batting

> Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer urges Yashasvi Jaiswal to prioritize batting over wicket-keeping ahead of New Zealand tour.
- Title: Wasim Jaffer advises Yashasvi Jaiswal on batting · Sportstar
- Summary: Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer urges Yashasvi Jaiswal to prioritize batting over wicket-keeping ahead of New Zealand tour. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer…
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- Published: 2026-10-10T17:37:11+00:00
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- Topics: wasim jaffer, yashasvi jaiswal, mumbai, ranji trophy, wankhede stadium, test cricket, new zealand tour, sports
## Wasim Jaffer questions Jaiswal's wicket-keeping
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer says Yashasvi Jaiswal needs batting focus before New Zealand tour.

> It is very difficult in Test cricket. But I feel this is a bit of a joke because wicket-keeping is not an easy task if you have not done it since childhood
## Jaiswal's Ranji Trophy fixture
Yashasvi Jaiswal plays Mumbai's Ranji Trophy opener against Chandigarh at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
## Jaffer's batting advice
Jaffer urges Jaiswal to focus on batting skills ahead of New Zealand tour next month.

> I think he is getting a little desperate to get into the white-ball teams. I think he needs to focus on his batting
## Jaiswal's wicket-keeping practice
Jaiswal kept wickets for about 10 overs in Mumbai's practice match ahead of Ranji Trophy season.
## Key takeaway

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer says Yashasvi Jaiswal needs batting focus before New Zealand tour, questioning his wicket-keeping readiness.