Sunil Gavaskar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal fiercely
In the latest news, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has praised India’s rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gavaskar has praised Jaiswal as a player with potential across all formats. The opening match of India’s tour of South Africa on 10 December was unfortunately abandoned without a single ball being bowled.
Jaiswal earned his place in the Indian team after a stellar performance in the 2023 Indian Premier League, scoring 625 runs in 14 matches with an impressive strike rate of 163.61. Gavaskar acknowledged Jaiswal’s fearlessness and stressed the freshness he brought to the game, calling him a ‘very good talent’.
Since his debut for India, Jaiswal has scored 370 runs in 13 T20Is at an average of 33.63 and a remarkable strike rate of 163.71. Notably, he has already scored a century and two half-centuries in T20Is. Sunil Gavaskar highlighted Yashasvi Jaiswal’s adaptability and considered him a valuable asset for India across all formats.
Sunil Gavaskar emphasized Jaiswal’s simple yet effective approach; Look at the ball and hit it. The cricket legend praised Jaiswal’s performance in Test cricket, where he has played two matches, scoring 266 runs at an impressive average of 88.66, including one century and one half-century.
As India prepares for the second T20I against South Africa at the St George’s Oval, Port Elizabeth on December 12, Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to play a key role. Gavaskar’s endorsement positions the young talent as a key player for India, keeping in mind the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies.
