Yashasvi Jaiswal’s rise from rags to riches has been nothing short of a fairytale. Jaiswal could not have wished for more, from selling pani-puri to make ends meet as a teenager to scoring the quickest half-century in IPL history. His passion and hard work have enabled him to demonstrate his skill sets in front of the entire world.
After getting his first IPL century against the Mumbai Indians at their home ground (Wankhede Stadium), He turned up the heat at Eden Gardens. He hit an unbeaten 98 against the Kolkata Knight Riders to help Rajasthan Royals win easily.
The Royals have benefited greatly from his daring approach at the top of the order. RR are still in with a chance of making the playoffs thanks to his stunning knock in Kolkata.
With the ODI World Cup being held in India later this year, Indian selectors may be compelled to consider bringing Jaiswal in. He might be a wild-card selection for the World Cup team.
Here are 3 reasons why Jaiswal is a dark horse for India’s ODI WC squad:
1) Fearless Attitude
Jaiswal is never concerned about the prestige and reputation and of the bowler he is facing. Even if he is just starting out, he goes for his shots if the ball is in his arc. This was clear during the KKR special knockout.
He hammered Nitish Rana for 26 runs in the first over, and the KKR skipper did not bowl badly either. It was Jaiswal’s day, and everything he touched turned to gold.
So far in IPL 2023, the 21-year-old is only one run behind Faf du Plessis in the Orange Cap list, having scored 575 runs in just 12 games. These runs demonstrate his aggressive attitude, which might pay off handsomely in a huge tournament like the World Cup.
2) Superlative form
The 21-year-old is essentially knocking on the Indian selection committee’s doors. It is not just the number of runs he is scored in this IPL; it is also the way in which he is scored them.
Jaiswal has been in superb form from RR’s first game of the season, making batting seem incredibly simple. He does not have a weak spot in his attacking.
He is a remarkable player and can play three to four distinct strokes on one particular delivery. Given his form and confidence, he might be called up for the World Cup.
3) Will bring in the X factor
Jaiswal has had a diverse stroke variety since he was a U-19 player. It may occasionally backfire, but that is where the X factor comes in. His batting approach consists of much more than physical force and booming hits.
He can perfectly manage the field and also move it around for singles when wickets are falling at the other end. His first-class track record is nothing short of outstanding.
In just 15 matches, he has over 1,900 runs at an astounding average of 80. Considering everything, Yashasvi Jaiswal has the potential to become the next great thing in Indian cricket.