Former Indian cricket star heaps praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal, calling him a divine talent in the world of cricket

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been a standout performer in red-ball cricket this year, amassing a remarkable 1000 runs in Tests and solidifying his position as a key player in the Indian team. In the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, he has been one of the top run-scorers for India, showcasing his batting prowess with a total of 155 runs so far. In the second Test match, Jaiswal played a crucial role in setting up India's chase of 359 runs with a blistering knock of 77 runs off just 65 balls. Despite his valiant effort, the rest of the batting lineup faltered and India ultimately fell short by 113 runs. During the Pune match, Jaiswal once again stood out with the bat while his teammates struggled on a challenging turning track. His performances have been a silver lining in an otherwise disappointing series for India, highlighting his potential as a future star in the team.

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary lavished massive praise on Jaiswal and said he is a legend in the making as he is so talented at such a young age and is dominating world cricket.

“He is a legend in the making. I rate him very highly. I do it because he has everything a cricketer needs to become a great cricketer. And it is quite visible even at such a young age," Tiwary told Cricbuzz.

The left-handed batter, who made his Test debut last year, is currently placed at the second spot in the ongoing World Test Championship run charts, with 1372 in 13 matches at an astonishing average of 59.65.

Jaiswal has impressed Tiwary with his dominant batting no matter who the opposition is, as he is someone who likes to play freely and take charge of the bowlers.

“What does he have? He has technique. He has a positive mindset. He has hunger. He has a desire to improve in every inning. And no matter what the situation is, no matter who is in the bowling opposition, he shows with his batting that who is dominating. And domination only comes when you think well, you have good technique, and you have a good range of shots," he added.

Tiwary was left mesmerised by Jaiswal's intent on the tricky Pune track, and he even called him a ‘God’s gift to cricket’.

“In such a wicket (of MCA Stadium in Pune), if you look at the rest of the great players, they were not able to hit any big runs. But this player, at such a young age, the way he is bowling, the way he is hitting the shots—he is a God’s gift to cricket,” he added.