Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young opening batsman of Rajasthan Royals, smashed an unbeaten 98 runs in a recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders, which helped his team secure a 9-wicket victory. Jaiswal, who is considered the “Next Big Thing” in Indian cricket, has been working hard to prepare for high-pressure games like this one. He follows a few basic rules, stays focused on the game, and seeks advice from experienced players like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, etc., to hone his skills.
Jaiswal played an intense and memorable innings, in which he scored the fastest half-century in IPL history in just 13 balls. He has scored a total of 575 runs in 12 games at a strike rate of over 167. Jaiswal acknowledges the contributions of veteran players in helping him develop his game. He constantly talks to players like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, and Sanju Samson about how to keep calm, focus, and improve their mental strength.
Jaiswal believes that cricket is a game that requires a strong mental focus, followed by physical abilities. He tries to learn from his experiences, improve his game, and control his emotions. Jaiswal became popular in 2019 when, at the age of 17 years and 292 days, he became the youngest player in the world to score a domestic one-day double century. Rajasthan Royals invested in Jaiswal, roping him in for Rs 2.4 crore, 12 times his base price for IPL 2020.
However, Jaiswal struggled to perform in his first three seasons, scoring only three half-centuries in 23 matches. But he made a breakthrough this year, scoring a magnificent 62-ball 124 against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, which helped him regain his confidence. With his recent performances, Jaiswal is attracting attention and proving that he has the talent and skills to become one of India’s best batsmen. Despite his achievements, Jaiswal remains humble and focused, always seeking to learn from his experiences and improve his game.
