Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar hailed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s incredible rise and even compared the young batting sensation’s hunger for runs to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. Jaiswal continues to make waves in international cricket with his superior batting skills, especially in Test cricket.
The young Indian opener displayed impeccable technique, consistency, temperament and a solid foundation that quickly made him one of India’s most promising players in Test cricket. The left-handed batsman is currently playing in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia.
Sanjay Bangar hails Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exceptional rise in Test Cricket
Yashasvi Jaiswal has already made a mark by smashing his maiden Test century in his first game on Australian soil during the opener of the ongoing five-match Test series in Perth. His brilliant innings was instrumental in India’s 295-run victory over the Kangaroos.
Since making his Test debut against the West Indies in 2023, Jaiswal has emerged as a standout performer for India in the traditional format of the game. The 2024 season was a breakthrough year for the young Indian player as he amassed an astonishing 1304 runs in just 14 matches, including two double centuries against England.
Meanwhile, Sanjay Bangar praised Yashasvi Jaiswal for the exceptional technical skills and strong foundation that distinguished him early in his career. He noted that Jaiswal’s journey was shaped by his resilience to personal adversity and his deep passion for cricket.
He is extremely technically sound and has a great personality: Sanjay Bangar on Yashasvi Jaiswal
SportTak reports that Sanjay Bangar said: “Two things. One is that he is extremely technically sound, which means he has a great foundation for his rise, and then the temperament part so early in his career.
He has also gone through many ups and downs in his personal life. Cricket means a lot to him. He has worked hard to be where he is and his hunger for big scores really defines him as a batsman.”
The former Indian batting coach noted that the young opener’s determination and relentless hunger for big scores make him an excellent Test batsman. Bangar also highlighted how Jaiswal has consistently shown the ability to convert his centuries into big innings.
Sanjay Bangar says Yashasvi Jaiswal’s big scores reflect the spirit of modern Sunil Gavaskar.
He believes this trait is a hallmark of great batsmen and reflects Yashaswi’s immense commitment to the game, as Bangar compared the youngster’s qualities to those of the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. He said that such character and caliber in young football players is rare in this generation.
Bangar signed off: “Most of his hundreds so far, or hundreds in Test cricket, have all scored around 150 and that shows you the kind of hunger you want to see as a tattoo. prone in young players. Now, who was there before with a similar caliber? and we had to go a long way in someone like Sunil Gavaskar.
