If Virat Kohli is the king of Indian cricket, then are we calling Yashasvi Jaiswal the prince? Well this is a big question. Many people start arguing as to whom is better: Shubman Gill or Jaiswal. Both the youth players are doing great things. Jaiswal has played just 11 test matches. In such a short period, he is now ranking third in test cricket. He is very close to being second. This means he is no ordinary player.
He has left big marks in just 22 years. Third in Test cricket and fourth in T20 cricket. He is a huge achiever. He is the best player from India in Test cricket at number three. If we talk about his journey, it is very inspiring. Jaiswal has faced many problems. He has slept on the roads of Mumbai. He had struggled his way to cricket.
He made his Test cricket debut internationally in July 2023. Now, he is placed at number three in the Test batting rankings. He has debuted in T20 cricket in August and stands at number four. He has not played any ODI cricket yet; still, if he does, then also he may have a good shot at catapulting to the top 10. He’s a miraculous talent. Just 22 years of age but doing things that many players can only dream of.
Jaiswal has pushed away the opening slot from Gill in Test cricket and T20 cricket. The questions seem to be around Gill not Jaiswal. This really reflects how huge Jaiswal is. So, who is the real prince of Indian cricket? Both are unbelievable and fantastic. Gill was simply fantastic in 2023, and Jaiswal has established himself unbeatable since the debut.
Jaiswal’s development is impressive. He bears pressure well. In Kanpur, on his debut match, he played a superb innings. He showed all patience and skills. Many feel that Jaiswal doesn’t get such appreciation as he deserves. Does he deserve greater recognition for his achievements?
Jaiswal scored 72 runs in the second innings against Bangladesh in his last match. He also scored 51 runs in the first innings. He is one of just two Indian players who, in Test cricket history have, scored more than 50 runs in both innings of a Test match at a strike rate of more than 100. The marvel must be talked about in superlatives. This is truly rare. Only two Indian players were able to achieve that and those two were cricketing greats in the past and now, of course, Jaiswal.
Let’s have a look at the career stats of Jaiswal. He has appeared in 11 Test matches with 1,217 runs in 20 innings. Jaiswal has 1 double century and averages 64. He has three centuries and seven half-centuries. This is huge for someone at such a young age. His performance was as if he has played 100 Test matches.
Jaiswal continues to score well. As of 2024, he has already stood at third in the list of highest run-scorer with 929 runs. Only Joe Root and Kusal Mendis surpass him but Jaiswal still has matches to go. It would be impressive if he continues like this to emerge as the highest run-scorer for the year. Jaiswal has been scoring runs against opponents like the West Indies, England, and Bangladesh, hence proving himself against tough rivals.
There was so much going on that he has been in our minds and also makes us ask whether Yashasvi Jaiswal is the new prince of Indian cricket. His brighter future is in coming, and fans want to see what is next from him. He is not just a player but a hope for the future of Indian cricket.
In a way, it is inspirational enough to think about the travel taken from Mumbai streets to cricket’s mainstream because with sheer hard work and determination, everything can be achieved. As he continues breaking records and setting new standards, it would be rather all eyes on the screen to see how far he will go. The debate may still continue as to who is the true prince of Indian cricket, but a point is clearly made: Jaiswal is a player to watch.