India Under-19 superstar Yashasvi Jaiswal is ready for the IPL and excited to learn from teammates Steve Smith and Jofra Archer. The highly coveted youngster was the cause of a bidding war in the IPL auction. Every team wanted their hands on this prodigy, which resulted in a bidding war.
In the IPL 2020 auction in December 2019, then 17-year-old Yashasvi was drafter at a base price of Rs 20 lakh. KKR and MI started with initial bids but Rajasthan Royals swooped in with a whopping Rs 2.4 crores to sign the young star.
Yashasvi Jaiswal proved his worth after scoring 400 runs in the u-19 World Cup earlier this year and was eventually adjudged the player of the tournament.
Yashasvi Jaiswal excited:
Left-handed Yashasvi Jaiswal is all set for the IPL and to meet his new teammates and learn from them. He is most excited to meet Australian Steve Smith. Yashasvi told he was in touch with Rajasthan Royals coaches during the lockdown who helped him with their tips.
“I am really excited to meet Steve Smith. It is going to be a big opportunity for me. I have seen him play, but IPL and RR have given me the platform to meet the legendary batsman and learn from him. I want to ask him about his mindset. I will ask him about the technical aspects of the game and how he prepares before a match,” Yashasvi told Timesofindia.com in an exclusive interview.
I want to face Jofra Archer in the nets. He is a very different bowler and you can’t judge him. He is a very talented bowler. I want to play him and improve my game. I am really excited to meet and learn from both Smith and Jofra. During the lockdown period, I was in touch with RR coaches.
“They have helped me a lot in this period. I have followed their tips closely. They said do as much as you can in terms of work outs and regular exercises. I am really happy and lucky that I have a very good family like Rajasthan Royals and I am really proud to be a part of that family,” he added.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dream is to play for Team India
The southpaw who will debut for RR in IPL this season wants to play for Team India. He is sure that he will make the cut once he is ready for the biggest stage.
“I just want to learn about cricket every single day. I want to improve my cricket. I am sure the day will come (playing for the senior India team), but I want to take it one step at a time. If I deserve it, I will get it. I will look forward to that day and when it comes, I will give my 200 percent,” Jaiswal added.
The IPL 2020 will begin from September 19 till November 10, a total 53-day campaign will see all the 8 teams play in UAE. The venue this time is UAE and matches will be played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah