Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal hailed as modern-day Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar

Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator, Robin Uthappa, has hailed the young opening pair Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal as the modern-day twins of cricket legends Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar after the Men in Blue clinched the T20I series in Sri Lanka.

Gill and Jaiswal continue to impress with their formidable partnership at the top of the order, evoking memories of the iconic duo of Tendulkar and Ganguly that revolutionized Indian cricket, and Uthappa couldn’t help but draw a comparison between them.

Robin Uthappa compares Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal to Sourav Ganguly-Sachin Tendulkar after India's T20I series win in Sri Lanka

Ganguly and Tendulkar celebrated as the most successful opening pair in ODI history, amassed an astounding 6609 runs from 136 innings, featuring 21-century partnerships and 23 half-century stands. Their dominance set a benchmark for opening partnerships, and Uthappa believes that Gill and Jaiswal are on a similar path, although currently in T20I cricket.

The explosive left-right combination of Gill and Jaiswal has injected new life into Team India’s top order after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirements from T20I cricket. This dynamic duo was instrumental in providing India with brisk starts during recent tours of Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

Jaiswal has emerged as the aggressive force, taking on bowlers from the start, while Gill’s adaptability has been key to maintaining the momentum through the powerplay. Their complementary styles were on full display during the recent T20I series in Sri Lanka.

Uthappa believes that Gill and Jaiswal will become the new stalwarts of Indian cricket, continuing the legacy of the legendary Ganguly-Tendulkar partnership, as their strategies complimented each other and it was evident on the recent tours of Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.

Robin Uthappa said on Sony Sports Network: “I do see them; when I look at them, they remind me of Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar going out together, where their games kind of complimented each other. Their strategies complimented each other; that’s what I see when I see these two go out to bat together.”

Notably, Gill and Jaiswal have made a significant impact in their nine innings together as T20I openers so far, amassing 516 runs at an impressive average of 64.50. Their partnership includes two-century stands and two half-century partnerships, showcasing their ability to deliver consistent and impactful performances.

Robin Uthappa predicts a bright ODI future for Yashasvi Jaiswal

Uthappa also expressed confidence in Jaiswal's future in ODI cricket, saying that the young Indian opener can cement his spot in the Indian team if he gets the opportunity in the 50-over format of the game.

Despite having played 22 T20I matches, Jaiswal has yet to make his debut in ODI cricket, and Uthappa believes that when the chance arises, the young opener will prove himself in the 50-over format as well.

He signed off by saying, “I honestly feel when he (Jaiswal) gets that opportunity in ODI cricket, he will seal that spot so quickly because after Test cricket and T20I cricket, ODI cricket is going to be so much easier for him. Because he will feel like I have all the time in the world to be able to score runs.”