Young and talented opener Yashasvi Jaiswal received his debut cap from vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the third T20I against West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday, August 8. The left-handed batter replaced opener Ishan Kishan, who returned with scores of 6(9) and 27(23) in the first two games. Ishan Kishan’s axe came after the keeper-batter failed to score a fifty in his last 16 T20Is.
Suryakumar Yadav Shares Golden Words For Yashasvi Jaiswal
The official broadcaster Jio Cinema shared a video where Jaiswal can be seen receiving a T20I cap from Yadav, who also shared a few words of wisdom on the special occasion. While handing the cap to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yadav said that it is his pleasure to give a cap to a Test player. Congratulating the young player, Suryakumar Yadav said:
“Congratulations for another feather in your journey. It’s my pleasure to give a cap to a Test player. Be yourself, be fearless.”
The video of the same was shared by the BCCI via their official account and it has been going viral since then. Watch the video:
💬 💬 "It's my pleasure to give a cap to a Test player. Be yourself, be fearless." ☺️ 👏
Some special words from Suryakumar Yadav as he handed over Yashasvi Jaiswal his T20I cap. 🧢
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— BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2023
Besides Yashasvi Jaiswal’s debut, fit-again Kuldeep Yadav has also replaced Ravi Bishnoi in the playing XI.
As the game kickstarted West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and opted to bat first in the third T20I against India. Fit again Jason Holder made a way for Roston Chase.
Talking about the ongoing series, the West Indies are currently leading the five-game series 2-0. They beat the Men in Blue by four runs and two wickets in the first two T20Is, respectively.
Playing XIs for IND vs WI 3rd T20I match:
India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Sanju Samson (w), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar.
West Indies (Playing XI): Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (w), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
