The 21-year-old Mumbai opener has been picked in the India squad for the West Indies tour. Hailing from Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh, his humble origins saw him live in a tent at Azad Maidan and sell paani puri, briefly, before he became a part of Mumbai cricket’s development system.
In this Idea Exchange, batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal speaks on making his debut in the Indian team, keeping his focus, taking pride in his past, and the dream of starting a foundation for young players from Bhadohi. The session was moderated by Senior Assistant Editor Devendra Pandey.
Devendra Pandey: Yashasvi, you have had quite a great domestic season…
Yes, I’ve had a great domestic season but there’s a lot more I want to achieve. I’ve worked quite hard and more importantly, I’ve enjoyed all the games I’ve played.
