Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have impressed one and all with their exploits in IPL 2023.
Both of them have done exceptionally well as an opener for their respective sides. While Gill is the second highest run-scorer in IPL 2023 with 576 runs from 13 innings at a strike of 146.19, Jaiswal is currently holding the third spot in the list of top run-getter with 575 runs from 13 outings at a strike rate of 166.18.
Gill and Jaiswal have smashed one hundred and four half-centuries each in the cash-rich tournament so far.
Impressed with their performances, former England skipper Kevin Pietersen has hailed the duo as the future of India’s top-order batting.
“We’re seeing the future of the India top order in Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. I would really strongly look at Jaiswal for the 50-over World Cup," Pietersen said.
“I’d blood him and let him go. I think 50 overs is going to be a thing of the past in the not-too-distant future, but I’d get him into the squad straight away," he continued.
While the 23-year-old Shubman Gill has represented India across formats, the 21-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal is yet to receive a national call-up.
According to Pietersen, both prolific batters have checked all the boxes to be a part of the Indian squad.
“The IPL gives young players three things. It gives them the opportunity to play, it gives them the visibility of fans around the world, and it gives them the composure to be able to perform in the highest intensity of battle. Stadiums are full, everything’s busy, and it’s high intensity," Pietersen remarked.
“If you come through that and tick all three boxes, then you’re destined to play international sport. That’s what I’ve seen from these two youngsters, in particular, they’re stars. They’re not just hit-and-miss cricketers, they’re absolute quality," he concluded.