Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased the future of Indian cricket with a dazzling knock of 161 in the second innings of India’s commanding 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The 22-year-old’s innings not only sealed India’s 1-0 lead in the five-match series but also underscored his immense potential as a cornerstone of Indian batsmanship for the coming decade.

Batting for over seven hours, Jaiswal mixed aggression with composure, displaying his full repertoire of strokes. A highlight of his innings was a daring uppercut off Josh Hazlewood that sailed over deep fine-leg for six, marking his fourth Test century in style. Remarkably, this was his first Test match on Australian soil, yet his adaptability was evident.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell recently lauded Jaiswal on an episode of The Grade Cricketer podcast, describing him as a player capable of breaking numerous cricketing records. Maxwell forecasted that Jaiswal would exceed 40 Test centuries, highlighting his adaptability to different conditions and his few weaknesses as significant strengths.

ALSO READ: Greg Chappell Defends Jasprit Bumrah’s Bowling Action Amid Controversy

“He’s got great footwork, absorbs pressure well, and plays pace, spin, and short balls with equal mastery. It’s going to be scary if Australia can’t find a way to stop him in the coming games,” Glenn Maxwell remarked.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has quickly established himself as one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars. His career numbers are staggering for a player so early in his journey: 1,568 runs in just 15 Tests at an average of 58.07. Remarkably, each of his four centuries has been converted into 150+ scores, including this masterclass in Perth. His knock was all the more impressive considering he bounced back from a first-innings duck.

ALSO READ: Nasser Hussain Lauds Jasprit Bumrah’s Brilliance Amid Spotlight on Batters

Greg Chappell also hailed Jaiswal as an “emerging superstar,” likening him to Indian greats Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. “The young opener is fearless and poised to inherit the mantle of Indian batting excellence,” Greg Chappell noted in The Sydney Morning Herald. As the series unfolds, Jaiswal’s brilliance promises to be a key factor in India’s quest for glory Down Under.