Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stocks are on the rise in recent times. After a breakthrough season in Ranji Trophy last year, the southpaw took the cricketing world by storm with his stunning exploits in IPL 2023.
Playing for Rajasthan Royals, he aggregated 625 runs in 14 games at a strike rate of 163.61, including one hundred and five half-centuries.
Subsequently, Jaiswal was named in India’s squad for the WTC final against Australia as a stand-by player. Last week, the 21-year-old broke into the Indian Test team for the very first time as he was included in the 16-member squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies, starting July 12.
While the young opener has impressed one and all with his temperament, there has been an instance of him losing his cool in the Duleep Trophy last season. Jaiswal was sent off the field by his West Zone skipper Ajinkya Rahane as he was constantly sledging South Zone player Ravi Teja.
Speaking to The Lallantop, Yashasvi Jaiswal recalled the incident, claiming that he hadn't said anything too bad while also adding that there is some aggression in him that comes out from time to time.
“Now what is the use of talking about things that have already happened,” Jaiswal stated.
“Aggression is important and I am aggressive mentally. Sometimes that comes out I guess. But I hadn't said anything big at the time but it's ok, things happen. What is the use of talking about it then,” he added.
Jaiswal further said that if he gets sledged while playing against England or Australia in the future, he would remain quiet for as long as possible.
“I don't want to say anything. I would rather keep it with me, absorb it like a sponge. When I need to squeeze it, I will,” he remarked.
According to Yashasvi Jaiswal, sledging is quite common irrespective of what level of cricket is being played.
“Who says that, it happens to everyone,” he said when asked if some players don't get sledged.
“No one really comes to know about it. It depends upon who is saying what. Bhai mereko koi mere maa behen ke baare me bolega, thodi sununga (If someone says things about my mother or my sister, I won't tolerate it),” Jaiswal concluded.
