Yashasvi Jaiswal has led India’s fightback with the bat, scoring two consecutive double centuries to thwart England bowling attack with an attacking mindset. It was central to India’s massive 434-run win in Rajkot, along with local hero Ravindra Jadeja’s sensational century followed by his five-wicket spell that destroyed England’s run-chase.
England won the first Test in Hyderabad by 28 runs, after which India came back with a 106-run win in Vizag.
“I think it’s India all the way,” said Hayden talking on a Star Sports show. “I was looking at the result this morning and thought that India, for a touring side, is a challenge for this reason. It’s a battle of energy and conservation of that resource, which is very limited,” Hayden told Star Sports.
“The game, the spectators and the country just keeps coming at you. There’s this great energy in India, especially in winning against England, and you can put Australia on that list as well, especially now,” the former Australia opener added.
He suggested that visiting teams and players need to be in a kind of meditative state to remain focused on the job in “relentless” fashion.
“You have to be a guru and have to have a mindset of stillness just to be able to survive mentally there. You have already seen England this series get in front of games but not be able to sustain it. And it is because of the relentless nature of having to turn up every moment, every ball, every session (when playing in India),” said Hayden.
The fourth Test begins in Ranchi on February 23.