Almost every time his younger teammate flirted with danger – a risky drive, a bold cut, a preplanned stride on the track, Rahul would start his stroll. With his head lowered and the bat lightly hitting the ground, he would continue speaking until he was halfway there.
Frequently, Jaiswal would stroll over to join him, give a nod, and then go back to eliminate any unnecessary decorations from his game for the upcoming stage. Tiny details can cause Tests to be lost rather than won.
Yashasvi is the next supersstar
Yashasvi Jaiswal serves as an inspiration for many due to his cricketing journey. Having a modest upbringing, he overcame obstacles in order to fulfill his aspirations. The Mumbai boy made headlines for getting selected in the Indian U-19 team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka in August. After progressing through junior cricket, Yashasvi has scored 49 centuries in the past five years, although his performance for the national team has been below par.
The 2023 IPL was another purple patch for Jaiswal, as he took the pressure off a misfiring Jos Buttler by repeatedly giving the franchise aggressive starts. The southpaw scored 625 runs at an average of 48.08 and a staggering strike rate of over 160. He also usurped the record for the fastest IPL 50 from KL Rahul and Pat Cummins, as he got to that mark in just 13 balls against KKR. Jaiswal also picked up his maiden IPL hundred in 2023 at his native Wankhede Stadium against Mumbai Indians.
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The KL Rahul effect
The pitch was primarily challenging for Jaiswal due to the varied bounce, featuring Starc’s deliveries going under the bat or rising to hit the gloves, along with Australia’s tight channel bowling and the new ball. This is where Rahul’s small size proved beneficial in exhausting the bowlers. During his rough times, he may occasionally struggle at the crease, but his calm demeanor helps him resolve half of his issues with off stump judgment and keeping a steady head over the ball. His patience was beneficial for the remainder.
