Former India player and commentator Aakash Chopra has expressed slight concern about Yashasvi Jaiswal’s chances of making India’s World Cup 2027 squad. He said India might be a batter short in their squad, since Ishan Kishan can back up both the wicketkeeping and opening roles. However, Kishan is part of India’s squad for the five-match ODI […]

Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned why Yashasvi Jaiswal wasn’t selected for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. He also wondered whether the selectors could explain to him why he has been excluded. However, the five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to be played from November 4 […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Yashasvi Jaiswal may have to wait until Rohit Sharma retires to get a place in the ODI team. However, he also added that the team management could bring young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into contention, with current form likely to play a key role as well. Ashwin’s comments came after […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta questioned star India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for practising wicketkeeping amid the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2026-27. Before the match against Chandigarh, Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad shared that Jaiswal was working on his keeping skills. Reacting to Jaiswal working on his wicketkeeping, Dasgupta told Hindustan Times: “I’m sure it is frustrating for […]

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has questioned Yashasvi Jaiswal’s decision to explore wicketkeeping ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season, describing the move as a “joke” and advising the young batter to focus on strengthening his batting credentials. Jaiswal has reportedly been practising wicketkeeping during Mumbai’s pre-season camp, with captain Siddhesh Lad confirming the development. […]

Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain Siddhesh Lad has revealed that India Test opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has started practising wicketkeeping as he looks to add another dimension to his game. The 24-year-old is currently preparing for the upcoming domestic red-ball season before joining India’s plans for the Test series against New Zealand. Pictures of Jaiswal practising behind […]

Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane said that the team management need not rush to give Yashasvi Jaiswal game time right now, as the top order is not a priority ahead of the third ODI against West Indies as well. He has been on the bench in both matches so far, and last played during the […]

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has praised opener Yashasvi Jaiswal as one of the best batters in the team. Stating that the opener has performed in ODIs whenever he has had the opportunity, Kotak urged him to keep working hard as well.  Jaiswal has been named in India’s squad for the three-match one-day series against […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif picked his India playing XI ahead of the first ODI against the West Indies, which will take place on Sunday, September 27. West Indies are in India for a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series. However, Mohammad Kaif said that India could play Yashasvi Jaiswal at number four, who is […]

Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned how many opportunities Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to receive when India face West Indies in the upcoming three-match ODI series. The series begins on September 27, 2026, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Jaiswal has returned to India’s ODI squad after missing the recent away series […]