From comment to celebration: Rohit Sharma applauds Yashasvi Jaiswal's century, fulfilling own prophecy

His knock echoes an old Instagram comment from Rohit Sharma, who called him a "future superstar." Now Jaiswal is Rohit's opening partner, and Rohit's proud applause from the dressing room celebrates both Jaiswal's talent and their journey together.

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Jaiswal has made rapid strides in his short career so far!

Jaiswal has made rapid strides in his short career so far!

Indian cricket boasts a rich history of legendary batsmen who mesmerized audiences with their artistry. From Pataudi and Gavaskar to Tendulkar, Sehwag, Ganguly, and modern-day stars like Kohli and Rohit Sharma, they've woven magic with the willow.

Now, a young prodigy named Yashasvi Jaiswal is etching his name onto this illustrious list. His rise has been nothing short of meteoric, blossoming from someone with enormous potential to a vital cog in India's Test and T20I squads in a remarkably short time. This budding talent is definitely one to watch, poised to captivate fans and experts alike with his exciting brand of cricket.

The biggest example of his fantastic talent is his ongoing knock against the Englishmen in Visakhapatnam. Currently unbeaten on 202, his innings have been a beacon of solidity amidst a shaky performance from the other batters. While others faltered after promising starts, Jaiswal shouldered the responsibility, anchoring the innings on the opening day.

His approach has been a masterclass in balance, seamlessly blending watchful defence with calculated aggression. This has been evident in his strokeplay, showcasing both elegance and power through 18 boundaries and 7 towering sixes. This innings is a testament to Jaiswal's immense talent and growing maturity. If he continues in this vein, he could well guide India to a dominant position in the Test match.

Jaiswal honours Rohit's faith!

A viral moment emerged from Jaiswal's heroics in Visakhapatnam. An old Instagram post resurfaced, featuring him celebrating a century for Mumbai. But the real spotlight landed on a comment from none other than Rohit Sharma, India's current captain. Back then, recognizing the young talent, Rohit had dubbed Jaiswal a "future superstar." Fans, marvelling at this prescient prediction, are now showering praise on Rohit's keen eye for spotting potential.

Having earned rich praise from Rohit a few years back, Jaiswal is now his opening partner in Test cricket. The moment Jaiswal reached his century, the cricketing world witnessed a heartwarming scene: Rohit, beaming with pride, applauding enthusiastically from the dressing room. This scene was one to cherish, not only for Jaiswal but for Indian Cricket's fans as well.

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