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Seeing the Next Generation of Indian Batters: Aakash Chopra Praises Yashasvi Jaiswal

image-lh07r01iYashasvi Jaiswal scored 77 of 43 balls vs CSK (IPLT20.com)


Rajasthan Royals' (RR) young opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has been identified as one of the emerging prospects for India's future in international cricket by the prominent cricket analyst and former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra.

Jaiswal's exemplary batting display, comprising of a 77-run knock off just 43 deliveries, aided his team in setting a mammoth target of 203 runs against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Jaipur on Thursday.

The southpaw's impressive performance in the win vs CSK included eight fours and four sixes, which helped Rajasthan Royals clinch the top spot on the IPL 2023 points table with a resounding 32-run victory. 

Chopra praised Jaiswal's stunning knock, citing that he personified a solution to every question. He hailed the Mumbai-based cricketer's batting prowess, emphasizing the manner in which he executed his drives.

"Rajasthan chose to bat first after winning the toss and Yashasvi came and shone. He had the answer to every question. The guy is amazing because of the way he started, the way he drove the ball, how well he bats,” said Chopra on his YouTube channel.

Furthermore, the former Indian opener predicted that Jaiswal, along with a few other young Indian batters such as Tilak Varma, Dhruv Jurel, Sai Sudharsan, and Abhinav Manohar, could potentially shape the future of Indian cricket.

"The way he is batting, you have started to see India's future, whether you talk about Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar - you are seeing the next generation of Indian batters. So Yashasvi was brilliant,” added the renowned commentator.

It is pertinent to mention that the prodigious opener has captured the attention of cricket aficionados worldwide with his explosive batting displays in the tournament so far. 

Having failed to deliver on his promise in the past two editions of the IPL, Jaiswal has undoubtedly made his mark in IPL 2023, amassing a staggering 304 runs in just eight games at a stunning strike rate of 147.57.