Feb 4, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal, a prominent young cricketer, gained attention for his outstanding batting performance in the 2023 IPL.
He was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for Rs. 2.40 crore ahead of IPL 2020 and has been retained for multiple seasons, emphasizing his long-term potential.
Jaiswal showcased his talent early, scoring 400 runs during India's Under 19 World Cup 2020 campaign and becoming the youngest Indian to score a List A double ton at 17.
The cricketer faced challenging beginnings, moving to Mumbai at age 11, living in a tent, doing low-end jobs, and facing hunger, before being recognized by cricket instructor Jwala Singh.
Jaiswal's cricket career began in 2018-19 with his List A debut for Mumbai, and he quickly became the youngest player to score a double century in List A cricket.
Despite India's loss to Bangladesh in the Under-19 World Cup finals, Jaiswal was named Player of the Series and received accolades from veteran cricketers.
In his IPL journey, Jaiswal scored his maiden century in 2023 and set a record for the fastest IPL half-century, reaching fifty in just 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders on May 11, 2023.