“Mera time ayega”: Yashasvi Jaiswal sends BCCI message after Shubman Gill’s Asia Cup flop show

India National Cricket Team opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has finally broken his silence on being left out of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, leaving many fans and experts shocked. Despite his sensational form across formats, Yashasvi Jaiswal was overlooked, as the Indian selectors not only brought back Shubman Gill but also elevated him to vice-captaincy.

The 23-year-old batter had done everything to prove his worth. In IPL 2025, he hammered 559 runs in 14 matches at an average of over 43 and a fiery strike rate of nearly 160. The youngster also cracked six half-centuries, with a highest score of 75 for the Rajasthan Royals.

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks the silence on Asia Cup 2025 snub

And then, the left-handed batter dominated the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England, scoring 411 runs with the help of two centuries, including a heroic match-winning knock in the series decider. Even in T20I cricket, he has already racked up 723 runs in 23 games at an average of 36 and a jaw-dropping strike rate of 164. Yet, he didn’t find a place in the Asia Cup 2025 squad.

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Instead of sulking, Yashasvi Jaiswal showed remarkable maturity. Speaking about the setback, the young Indian opener said that team selection depends on combinations and strategy. Jaiswal stressed that all he can do is work hard and be ready whenever the opportunity comes.

Yashasvi said during a conversation with Mashable India, " I don't think about it. It’s all in the selectors’ hands. The decisions are taken according to the team combination. I’ll keep doing my thing, and I know my time will come. When my time comes, things will fall into place. Till then, I just want to keep working on myself, developing myself, and keep working hard.”

Yashasvi Jaiswal on his ommison from Asia Cup squad, a very mature statement unlike someone who
cried on Vikrant Gupta's Sports Tak interview when he knew he might be omitted form T20 WC 2024 squad. pic.twitter.com/rILKOjRiNX

— 𝑘. (@118atTheOval) September 19, 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal calls Rohit Sharma his biggest mentor in Team India

Meanwhile, young Indian batting star Yashasvi Jaiswal has opened up about his priceless time in the Indian dressing room alongside legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Yashasvi described Rohit Sharma as more than just a captain, calling him a mentor who guided him in every aspect of the game. Jaiswal admitted that even small conversations with Rohit taught him lessons that cannot be found in any textbook.

Jaiswal added, “I really enjoy being with Rohit bhai. He has taught me so much and helped me a lot in developing myself, both mentally and overall. He is truly an amazing human being. When you are around him or talk to him, you learn a lot—in fact, just by watching him, you can learn so much.”

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Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals Virat Kohli is the funniest guy in the dressing room

The Indian opener also shared how much he enjoys being around Virat Kohli in the Indian dressing room. Jaiswal revealed that beyond being a powerhouse on the field, Kohli is also the one who keeps the atmosphere light with his humor, sharp wit, and playful nature.

He signed off by saying, “Paaji is amazing, really strong. I’ve batted with him many times. He’s so much fun, and he’s really funny too. If you spend time with him, you’ll just keep laughing; it’s a different level altogether. If he tells you something about someone, he’ll explain it in full detail—it’s incredible. He’s so sharp. Like, if you ask me to explain something in a funny way, I might try, but it won’t come out funny. But if he says it, then 100 percent you’ll end up laughing for sure.”