
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal spoke about the equation he and other Indian players share with senior batter and ex-captain Rohit Sharma. One of the topics Jaiswal spoke on was Rohit Sharma scolding his juniors on the field, and the youngster stated that if Rohit doesn’t scold them, they feel uneasy.
When Rohit was India's Test captain, he became known for his humorous takes on fielding bloopers, which have since turned into meme material.
"Every time Rohit Bhai scolds us, it has a lot of love and indulgence mixed with it. In fact, if Rohit Bhai isn't scolding you, there is a sense of unease as to what happened. Why isn't he scolding? Has he felt bad about my action?" Jaiswal said during the Agenda Aaj Tak conclave.
Jaiswal, who scored his first ODI century in Visakhapatnam with large partnerships from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, remarked about how their presence always inspires and lifts the dressing room.
"When they (RoKo) are there, it is great for us as they discuss the game. They share their experiences. The intensity with which they have played and won games for India—they are like an inspiration. They tell us about the mistakes they made in their younger days and how we can avoid making those mistakes," Jaiswal stated.
"When they aren't there, we all miss them. If they are there, we all feel relaxed. When I was playing the third ODI, Rohit Bhai told me to relax, remain calm, and take my time, as he would take risks. How many people will do that? Similarly, Virat paaji gave me small targets and told me that we would have to win it ourselves," Jaiswal said about his maiden ODI century.
However, when asked if he believes he can make it to the T20 World Cup squad, Jaiswal avoided answering with a composed expression.
"My dream is to play the T20 World Cup, but I try to focus on my game and will wait for my time," he said.
Asked if he feels he can captain India in the future, he said, "Yes, if I get a chance, I would like to lead India."
(PTI inputs)
