Young England batsman Keaton Jennings who has been roped into the squad and is slated to open the innings along with Alastair Cook is already creating waves in India.
The young Turk is sounding very optimistic about his team's chances in the Test match series and has said that his side will try to throw a few jabs, hand-makers and some punches back to the confident hosts.
"I think there is pressure, but it is a privilege. That is one of the things my dad has been trying to train me as a kid. I would love to bring in some positive energy into the group. I am a happy guy and would look to bring in smiles into the squad. We are 2-0 down and obviously it is tough, but hopefully, we throw a few jabs and a few hand-makers. Also, would love to throw some punches back," Keaton said while addressing the media today.
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The England team has been struggling against the Indian spinners, and a lot of planning has gone behind tackling the wit and skill of the tweakers. Jennings, however, sounds quite optimistic and confident. His statements make sense too as he is coming off a match-winning century to lead the England Lions to victory in their first match against UAE.
"There is no better place than to challenge yourself in turning conditions than here. So, if I can play and come out of success; that would be humbling. If I don't play then I'll carry drinks and add energy wherever I can. But regardless of what happens in the next few days, I am really looking forward to getting involved and getting stuck in right now," he further added.
Keaton who is the son of the former South African player, Ray Jennings also spoke about his relationship with his father. The Durham lad clearly shares a very healthy relationship with his old man who has played a critical part in him changing nationalities from South Africa to England.
" We share a very good relation. We chatted quite a lot over the last week and a half. From a playing point of view, he just told me to enjoy the process and the culture of India. In 2012, I came here with my dad during the IPL. I was a bit of a tourist and I really enjoyed it," he said.
Both Jennings and all-rounder Liam Dawson have been roped into the squad in place of injured Haseeb Hameed and left-arm spinner, Zafar Ansari. The fourth Test begins in Mumbai on December 8.
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