Jaiswal smashes hundred in both innings in Ranji semifinal (Source: @CricketFeedIN/x.com)
Years after hanging up his boots, Virender Sehwag’s fearless swagger at the crease remains etched in fans’ minds, his explosive style lighting up every format. The hunt for his true heir seemed endless until Yashasvi Jaiswal burst onto the scene, channeling Sehwag’s unmatchable energy on the field.
Whenever Yashasvi Jaiswal takes the field, the world witnesses the young Sehwag, who used to be a living terror for the opponent bowlers. With every stroke, he proves his excellence, and his outstanding 156 against Rajasthan in the ongoing Ranji Trophy has become a classic.
While the cricketing world marvels at his exploits, the young opener has been delivering fireworks on the domestic circuit for years. His twin centuries in the Ranji Trophy semifinal three years ago remain nothing short of legendary.
Jaiswal lifts the bat high when the team needs it most
Like a seed pushing through the hardest soil, every struggle shapes a cricketer’s spirit. And when the storm passes, it blossoms into a knock that leaves the world in awe. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who started life selling Panipuri with a dream in his eyes of representing India, cricket gave him a chance, and he just embraced it.
In the Ranji Trophy, Mumbai’s domination is well known, but in the Ranji Trophy semifinal in 2022, Yashasvi Jaiswal added his fine touch in the high-voltage game. While batting first, Mumbai lost their first wicket after captain Prithvi Shaw walked away on a duck. As the bowlers eyed domination, Jaiswal turned into Mumbai’s savior.
Known for his fiery batting, Jaiswal turned into something else as the team needed a bounce-back. Mastering every tricky delivery, he slammed a sparkling half-century, sending every ball in his sights racing over the boundary.
With crucial stand with Sarfaraz Khan and Hardik Tamore, Jaiswal smashed a brilliant hundred. With a 100-run knock in 227 deliveries, he smashed 15 boundaries and Mumbai got a huge boost.
Yashasvi writes a fearless chapter with a stunning 181
Cricket knows no bounds when it comes to greatness, turning a young player into an icon overnight. After a game-changing century in the first innings, Jaiswal could hardly have imagined what was next, but the game had perfect timing, and the world witnessed some unforgettable ‘Jazzball’ magic.
Coming to open the innings with captain Prithvi Shaw, Yashasvi stitched a 64-run partnership with him. After his dismissal, Mumbai needed a strong partnership and Jaiswal and Arman Jaffer stepped in the create. With his bat in full flow, Yashasvi dominated the bowlers, crafting another stunning century in the second innings.
With his every boundary, fans enjoyed a thrilling show, and the opponent bowlers had a nightmare. Crossing 150 runs, he had already played a classic knock, but the young opener was not done yet. Smashing the ball all over the ground, he eyed a double ton but his innings ended in 181 runs. He may have missed the double century, but the Indian cricket team found a next-generation superstar.
With his explosive show, he proved India never lacked talent, as those youngsters just need a perfect stage to spread their wings. In modern cricket, when fans wanted to see Virender Sehwag’s successor, the Mumbai batter became his closest resemblance. While his Test debut introduced the world to his brilliance, the twin centuries in the Ranji Trophy remain a timeless highlight in his already glorious career.
