Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his dissatisfaction with Yashasvi Jaiswal's choice of shot during the first innings of the Brisbane Test. Jaiswal was dismissed on the second ball he faced, having played an ill-advised shot that resulted in his being caught for a mere 4 runs off a delivery from Mitchell Starc. After hitting a boundary on the previous ball, the left-handed batsman attempted to flick the ball towards mid-wicket, only to find Mitchell Marsh, who easily took the catch within the circle, sending the Indian player back to the pavilion.

Gavaskar criticized Jaiswal for his poor shot selection at a crucial moment when India was chasing a substantial total of 445 runs set by Australia, who batted first.

"It was not an ideal shot. When you are up against 445 runs, it is essential to settle in. It wasn't even a half-volley, yet you attempted to flick it away, resulting in a straightforward catch. The field placement and captaincy by Pat Cummins were commendable," Gavaskar remarked on ABC Sport.

The iconic batsman emphasized that Jaiswal's responsibility was to spend time at the crease and establish a foundation for his teammates, but he ultimately succumbed to a disappointing dismissal in the very first over.

"That is not the type of shot one expects from an opening batsman, especially when the opposition has scored 445. Your objective for that initial hour should have been to remain at the crease. Jaiswal's performance was very disappointing," Gavaskar concluded.

'Can't be looking to score 25 runs off the first over': Gavaskar

During the second innings of the Perth Test, Jaiswal engaged in a light-hearted exchange with Starc while scoring a century. However, since that match, the Australian fast bowler has outperformed him on two occasions, both occurring in the first over.

Gavaskar emphasized that while maintaining a positive attitude is important, one must also exercise practicality. He criticized Jaiswal for attempting a reckless shot after scoring a boundary on the first ball. 

"It is commendable to be positive, but one must also be pragmatic. When facing a new ball in the first over, aiming to score 25 runs is unrealistic. The delivery was not even a half-volley. I could understand if it were, as sometimes it is difficult to keep such shots along the ground. However, it was a length ball, and there was no chance of keeping that ball down," Gavaskar remarked.

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