Stumped Jaiswal: India's next 'legend'?
Feb 8, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young Indian cricketer who scored a double century, and his childhood coach, Jwala Singh, join the podcast to discuss his journey. Also, Angus Brown, representing England Men's Physical Disability cricket team, talks about their tour to India and the challenges they faced.
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Rapid Rise In Test Cricket
- Jaiswal is only the third youngest Indian to score a Test double century at 22 years and 36 days.
- His innings of 209 followed a maiden Test century and signals rapid development in red-ball cricket.
From Village To Mumbai Maidan
- Yashasvi Jaiswal left his home at age 11 to pursue cricket in Mumbai and was spotted playing on the maidan.
- Coach Jwala Singh became his legal guardian and nurtured him from poverty to international success.
Coach Mirrors His Own Past
- Jwala Singh compared Jaiswal's struggles to his own youth and decided to support him personally.
- Jwala housed Jaiswal, became his guardian and helped him through training and life challenges.