R Ashwin's candid opinion on Yashasvi Jaiswal replacing KL Rahul in India Test squad: 'He is no innocent bystander...'

Experienced Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has closely observed Yashasvi Jaiswal's development from the IPL to the Indian team, recently shared his thoughts on the talented young opening batter.

"Yashasvi Jaiswal is not an innocent guy. He will keep on looking. I am telling you, he is not a lazy person. He is a small boy. He will do a lot of work. Leave him. We will take care of him another day," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.

The 38-year-old also praised Jaiswal's impressive fifty in the first innings of the Chennai Test against Bangladesh.

"Even Jaiswal played well in the first innings. When we were in trouble, a 50 partnership came about. It was a crucial partnership. He is easily the most improved slip fielder. There is no doubt," he added.

Jaiswal also impressed many with his fielding as he grabbed some crucial catches, including a stunning low catch at the slip of Zakir Hasan in second innings during the Chennai Test.

The 22-year-old has also impressed Ashwin with his work in the slip, as the senior spinner feels that Jaiswal took no time to replace KL Rahul in the second slip.

"KL Rahul is an amazing fielder in second slip. And he (Jaiswal) was able to replace him in the second slip. So, according to me, they worked very hard," he added.

Ashwin credited India fielding coach T Dilip for working hard with Jaiswal, who also volunteered to work on his close-in catching.

“The close-in catching, in places like short-leg, is a very difficult thing. You don't get good fielders like this. Jaiswal himself volunteers and stands up. He also does head-to-head work. So, all in all, we didn't get to see Dilip Sir's name not getting mentioned more prominently,” said Ashwin.