By Jasreet Kaur11, Mar 2024 04:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal is an Indian cricketer who made history at a young age. From a 10-year-old leaving Bhadohi to making history, he has inspired millions of aspiring cricketers to dream big. Tap to read his inspiring cricket journey, which every student must know about.
Towards His Dreams
Jaiswal Yashasvi was born in December 2001 in Suriya, Uttar Pradesh. However, he had other plans after transferring to Mumbai when he was eleven years old.
Life in Tents
His journey during this period was a struggle, as he spent three years living in a tent with his mother, doing odd jobs for survival like selling pani-puris.
Mentorship by Jwala Singh
One crucial person who assisted him is the famous Jwala Singh, who acted as both Jaiswal’s mentor and guardian upon recognising the talent present in him.
The Limca Record Holder
By scoring 319 runs during a Giles Shield match in 2015, Jaiswal entered the Limca Book of Records before turning twelve, thus revealing some of his talents at an early stage.
List A Double Century
At seventeen years old, starting as a List A cricketer for Mumbai during the 2018-19 season, Jaiswal became the youngest player to achieve such a feat.
Under-19 Glory
It was through these performances that he was selected for the Under-19 national cricket team. Despite losing against Bangladesh, he was awarded the Player of the Series.
IPL Breakthrough
The IPL debut was made by the Rajasthan Royals. The first century was ever made by him while playing on May 11th against the Mumbai Indians.
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