Legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara believes that Yashasvi Jaiswal has the potential to achieve remarkable feats. He also claimed that the 22-year-old can break all of his records. The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) was the breakthrough season for Jaiswal as he scored 625 runs from 14 innings at an average of 48.07 and a strike rate of 163.61.
The southpaw earned his maiden India call-up and notched up a magnificent century (171) against the West Indies on his Test debut. Jaiswal has played nine Tests and 17 T20Is in his career so far. He has given glimpses of his brilliant batting ability which has forced Lara to make bold claim.
I feel my records are threatened: Lara
"If I feel my records are threatened, Jaiswal has got a very good chance to do so. He has got capabilities, couple of double hundreds already. He is that good," Lara was quoted as saying by PTI.
‘He is an outstanding young cricketer’
Former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach recalled his initial conversation with Jaiswal when asked about a lighthearted moment they shared on the sidelines during the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and SRH clash in the ongoing season. He also said that Jaiswal is an outstanding young cricketer.
"The only thing I can reveal about that (conversation) is I think he is an outstanding young cricketer. what I like about him is that he is very humble and willing to work. The first time I met him (last year), I immediately found myself attached to him," Lara told.
The former West Indies captain shared how Jaiswal found him at the hotel room late at night, and their conversation continued till 4 am. He added that Jaiswal wanted to hear more.
“After the game (SRH vs Royals), I went to the hotel with a friend of mine from the Caribbean who knew Jos Buttler. It was midnight and Jaiswal found me. I promise you I left the hotel at 4 in the morning. He just wanted to hear more and more and more. That is one of his amazing traits. His ability to want to learn as much as possible. Our conversations are about trying to make him a better cricketer. I am available for anyone that has my number. I am happy to talk cricket,” Lara added.
Notably, 55-year-old Lara has amassed 11953 runs in Tests and 10405 runs in ODIs.
Jaiswal’s IPL 2024 performance so far
In the ongoing IPL, RR's batter Jaiswal has scored 320 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 157.64 and an average of 32.00 including one century and one half-century so far.
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