IPL 2020: Yashasvi Jaiswal Targets Taking His Game To The Next Level Instead Of Focussing On Price Tag

Young Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal perhaps occupies the top spot amongst the youngsters to watch out for in IPL 2020. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s rise to stardom could inspire the next generation of aspiring cricketers to hang on and never let go of their dreams. As he prepares to rub shoulders with the likes of skipper Steve Smith, Jos Buttler, and Ben Stokes, Jaiswal is not concentrating on justifying his price tag.

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Rajasthan Royals secured Yashasvi Jaiswal’s services for a sum of INR 2.4 crores in the auction that took place in December. The 18-year old has an outstanding List A record, having hammered 779 runs in 13 fixtures at 70.81 alongside three centuries. During a Vijay Hazare fixture, the southpaw smashed 203 to become the youngest double-centurion in List A cricket. With Buttler slated to open with the youngster, Rajasthan could have the best opening pair in the tournament.

Yashasvi Jaiswal conceded that the price tag hardly matters to him at this stage of his career. Instead, the teen prodigy is focussed on playing and learning from the senior cricketers to take his game to the next level. Jaiswal relishes the opportunity to play in the IPL, a tournament watched by millions worldwide.

“The price tag doesn’t really matter to me at this stage of my career. I just want to focus on playing, learn from my senior players, and develop my game and to take it to the next level. IPL is going to be watched by millions; getting a chance to play is amazing,” Jaiswal stated as quoted by Hindustan Times.

“I have the chance to entertain people with my skills” : Yashasvi Jaiswal

The Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer revealed to be preparing hard in the nets alongside Robin Uthappa and Sanju Samson. Jaiswal underlined that playing with the white ball under the lights would be a challenge; however, sees it as an opportunity to entertain people with his skills. Rajasthan open their campaign against Chennai Super Kings on the 22nd of September in Sharjah.

“It’s an away IPL and due to Covid it’s going to be a challenge. I’ve been preparing hard at the nets with seniors like Robin Uthappa and Sanju Samson. Playing with white ball under lights would be a different experience and I’m getting used to it. I’m excited to be part of the Rajasthan team in my first IPL. I have the chance to entertain people with my skills,” he added.

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