‘I’ll take you to IPL’: How Yashasvi Jaiswal baited Dickwella into dismissal

In a recent Test match encounter, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Niroshan Dickwella engaged in some playful on-field banter. When Dickwella walked up to the crease, Jaiswal encouraged him to showcase his skills, saying, "We need to see something, come on. Hit him there, come on. Why not?" Despite the friendly exchange, Jaiswal wasn't easily swayed.

He replied confidently, "No requirement. Take me (to) IPL, then I ll hit." Jaiswal was determined to deliver for his team. However, his encouragement proved to be the catalyst for a significant wicket for India. With Sri Lanka desperately needing resistance, Dickwella was dismissed during the same over, falling to a short delivery from Prasidh Krishna.

Jaiswal's playful taunt seemed to have played a crucial role in India's breakthrough, as the wicket came late in the morning session, leaving the tail exposed. This moment of banter turned into a crucial moment in the match, as India entered the fifth morning needing six wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.