Jaiswal slammed 110* off 86 balls to help India clinch the ODI series 3-0 against Afghanistan.
Chasing modest 219-run target, the hosts got over the line in 28.4 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten century (110* off 86) and added 170 runs for the opening wicket with Rohit Sharma (79 off 69) to make the chase a mere formality.
Speaking during the post-match press conference, India skipper Shubman Gill heaped praise on Jaiswal, backing the southpaw to churn out big performances to keep himself in the ODI selection reckoning.
It was the second hundred of Jaiswal’s ODI career in six appearances. His knock included 14 fours and 3 sixes.
"We all know he is a phenomenal player and it's not easy for any player (to sit out). If all the players are available, he is the unfortunate one who sometimes misses out and he got a couple of games in this series and he played really well today," Gill told reporters.
"So, hopefully he will continue to perform and he will continue to keep grabbing the opportunities that he gets," he added.
Despite the century, Jaiswal faces a tough battle for a spot in India's starting XI for the upcoming England ODI series. With Virat Kohli expected to reclaim the No.3 position, Gill will shift back to opening along with veteran Rohit Sharma, who also performed brilliantly against Afghanistan.
The captain said he will tackle that situation as and when it arises. "It is good having all the players performing and I think the squad (for the England series) will be announced tomorrow or in the next couple of days. So, we will see the squad and we will have the best 11 put out in England.
"We will see where everyone's fitness is. If everyone is fit, like I said, the squad will be announced and we will see who is in the squad and based on the squad, we will try to make the best 11 possible," he explained.
Shubman Gill hailed debutant Gurnoor Brar as the standout find of the ODI series. Brar's remarkable pace and ability to hit hard lengths proved effective against Afghanistan, as he returned with seven scalps in three outings.
"I think he ticked most of the boxes. But there are some things that he would learn with experience and hopefully he is going to keep growing as a bowler. If I am to be a bit critical, he did go for a little bit of runs. He was a little bit inconsistent at times.
"But he is playing his first series at the top level and he is bowling quick. He has got all the good signs that we want from a young, tall, fast bowler and with experience, he is only going to get better," Gill said.
He also acknowledged the potential of young left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey. "If we see the pool of all-rounders, more specifically left-arm all-rounders, I think that's a good option to have. We have got Axar (Patel) Bhai, Dubey, so, we have got a good pool and he's someone who's very young.
"When we look at all-rounders like him, it's important that we have the confidence in these kind of players. They can bowl 10 overs for us if need be, they can get the job done for us," Gill remarked.
(With PTI Inputs)