West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara has lauded the maturity and composure displayed by young Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal in his recent century for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jaiswal, who had been struggling for form in the tournament, broke his drought with a magnificent 104 off just 60 balls against Mumbai Indians. His innings was characterized by a combination of power and finesse, with nine fours and seven sixes.
Lara, who was commentating on the match, was impressed by Jaiswal’s ability to balance aggression with patience. “He’s taking his time, looking at the ball right from up at the back, and he’s playing cricketing shots,” Lara said. “He’s got all the stuff, he doesn’t have to worry about it.”
Jaiswal’s knock was crucial in Rajasthan’s nine-wicket victory, which consolidated their position at the top of the IPL standings. Lara believes that the youngster has shown great potential and maturity in his performance.
“He’s shown a lot of responsibility, a lot of maturity, and I’m very happy to have him back,” Lara said.
Another standout performer for Rajasthan was medium pacer Sandeep Sharma, who took 5 for 18, the best bowling performance of the IPL season so far. Lara praised Sharma’s professionalism and consistency.
“He’s not express-paced, he’s not one of the boys that everyone talks about, but he gets the job done every time he goes out in the middle,” Lara said.
Rajasthan’s captain, Sanju Samson, also received praise from former Australia skipper Aaron Finch for his leadership skills. “He’s leading the side unbelievably well,” Finch said. “You can see how calm RR are when they’re under pressure.”
With their victory over Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals have taken a significant step towards securing a playoff berth in the IPL. The team’s strong performance is a testament to the talent and leadership within the squad.
