India’s star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal talked about on the level of care shown by Rohit Sharma towards the junior members of the Indian squad during the Agenda AajTak summit. Jaiswal noted that this affectionate concern was evident even when Rohit was delivering a scolding to the younger players.
The opener also stressed the immense motivational impact that the presence of both Rohit and Virat has on the Indian ODI team. Jaiswal highlighted that the entire squad benefits significantly from getting to learn a great deal from the veteran duo's experience and skill.
Rohit and Virat being in the Indian team is of huge help: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal, who cracked his maiden ODI ton in Visakhapatnam while building partnerships with both Virat and Rohit, specifically highlighted how the consistent presence of the senior duo acts as a powerful source of motivation and always elevates the atmosphere within the Indian dressing room.
"Rohit and Virat being in the Indian team is of huge help. Just the things that they discuss in the dressing room, you learn about the game. We get motivated by seeing them - the way they have played at such a high intensity for so many years. We get motivated. They teach us like little brothers. They tell us to not commit the mistakes that they did not only as a cricketer but as humans as well," Jaiswal said at the Agenda AajTak summit.
"Rohit bhai scolds us but loves us the equal amount as well. If he is scolding us, you know that he is coming from a place of care," he further added.
My dream is to play T20 World Cup: Jaiswal
When questioned about his prospects for inclusion in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 squad, he said, "My dream is to play T20 World Cup, but I try to focus on my game and will wait for my time," indicating that he is prioritizing his current performance while being patient for future opportunities.
Additionally, Jaiswal was asked whether he envisions himself captaining India in the future. He responded affirmatively, stating, "Yes, if I get a chance, I would like to lead India."


