'Shows A Bright Future' : Ex-Cricketer On Yashasvi Jaiswal Being The Next Big Thing

Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrating his 209  at Vizag (AP)

In the second Test between India and England at Vizag, ex-cricketer Aakash Chopra lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal's standout performance.

Jaiswal's remarkable innings of 209 runs off 290 balls in India's first innings total of 396 at Visakhapatnam caught Chopra's eye. Despite a modest 17-run contribution in the second innings, Jaiswal's initial feat paved the way for India's commanding 106-run victory, leveling the series.

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Chopra, in a YouTube analysis, hailed Jaiswal alongside Shubman Gill, Zak Crawley, and James Anderson as the standout performers in the test. Expressing optimism about Jaiswal's future, Chopra remarked:

"Yashasvi also looked great. Yashasvi Jaiswal played so well. A unique player has emerged for Team India and he has proved himself in tough situations in almost every format. Finding a player like that shows a bright future for Team India," the former India opener added.

Talking about the performances of Gill, Crawley, other than Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test. He said:

"I have two or three very good names. You can talk about Gill, who has been absolutely good. You can talk about Zak Crawley. He looked very good. You can talk about James Anderson. He did his job very well as a bowler on such a pitch in both innings."

Jaiswal's resilience shone through as he anchored the innings amid wickets tumbling at the other end, emerging as the top contributor in India's first innings. Chopra's acknowledgment underscores Jaiswal's promising talent and his potential to be a cornerstone for Indian cricket in the days to come.

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