The ODI World Cup 2023 is just around the corner and the excitement regarding the same has been increasing with every passing day. All the 10 teams, that are participating in the marquee tournament have already started announcing their final squad for the tournament. India, the host nation, has a lot of thinking to do before getting their combination right for the World Cup as the fans are eagerly waiting for the team to end the long-standing ICC title drought.
Before locking the squad, one of the biggest headaches for the selectors is getting the opening combination right. While many felt that the combination of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma was perfect for the World Cup 2023, however, the emergence of young Yashasvi Jaiswal led to several experts and cricketers backing the youngster for the spot in the team.
Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed one and all with his powerful stint in the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League. Riding on his knock, Jaiswal earned his maiden call-up and he received his debut cap for the 1st Test where he scored a record 171 in India’s innings victory.
Sourav Ganguly Sent A Strong Message To Rohit Sharma About Yashasvi Jaiswal
Meanwhile, in a conversation with the Telegraph on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who not just joined him in the list of centurions for India on Test debut but also roke his 27-year-old Asia record for most runs in first Test appearance away from home. Ganguly showered praise on the youngster and sent out a strong message to Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid that Jaiswal is a “must” for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023.
Ganguly backed his opinion by highlighting Jaiswal’s batting ability which will add variety to India’s top-order line-up as per him. He said:
“Scoring a hundred on debut is always massive. I too have done it, so I know how special it is. Even technique-wise, he seems really good. A left-handed batsman’s presence in the team always helps. So, having him in the World Cup squad is a must,”
