It was difficult for Mayank Agarwal to make a place in Team India, credited these two legends for centuries

Mayank Agarwal: Mayank Agarwal, who scored an unbeaten century on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand, is aware that it will not be easy for him to make it to the playing XI after the return of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma but it will be difficult to maintain concentration and keep things at hand. He benefited greatly from coach Rahul Dravid’s advice to control the game.

Mayank scored 120 runs under pressure on Friday and is stuck at the crease after the first day’s play. Before this Test, he made a slight change in his method after watching the video of former veteran Sunil Gavaskar’s batting, which worked. Mayank said after the day’s play, “When I was selected in the playing XI, Rahul bhai (Dravid) spoke to me. He told me to control what is in my hands and do my best by going on the field.

“He (Dravid) told me, ‘When you get a good start, try to convert it into a big innings’. I am happy to capitalize on what I had started. But the message from Rahul bhai was very clear that I should make it memorable.

Mayank Agarwal could not play in England

The Bangalore opener lamented that luck did not favor him in England. He suffered a head injury during the net session on the England tour and then things were not in his hands. He said, “It was unfortunate for me that I could not play in England. I was hurt and there was not much I could do about it. I accepted it and kept working hard and working on my process and game.

Gavaskar, during his commentary session, talked about how he had advised Agarwal to reduce his back-lift. This opener said that he is trying to implement it. Mayank said, “He told me that I should consider keeping the bat a little lower in the beginning of my innings. I hold it a little high. I can’t change it in such a short time. I noticed his shoulder position after watching his video.

For Mayank, this innings is about ‘patience and determination’. “I think this innings was more about patience and determination. In this it was necessary to be disciplined to stick with the plan. I know I didn’t look good at times, but I did my job.” At the end of the first day’s play, the Indian team scored 221 runs for four wickets. Wriddhiman Saha (25 not out) is present at the crease with Mayank.

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