“He Plays Like He’s Been Around for 20 Years”: Gayle Hails Jaiswal, Warns Against Tampering with His Genius

Yashasvi Jaiswal has received the ultimate validation from one of the most explosive openers the game has ever seen – Chris Gayle. The West Indies legend heaped praise on the young Indian batter, comparing him to Shivnarine Chanderpaul and urging the team management to let him “continue to flow” with his natural attacking style.

Jaiswal’s journey in international cricket has been nothing short of phenomenal. Despite debuting only a year ago, he has already amassed three centuries in just seven Tests, including back-to-back double tons against England. His current Test average of 71.75 and a tally of close to 550 runs in the ongoing series stand as a testament to his talent and temperament.

Gayle Sees Shades of Chanderpaul in Jaiswal

While many have drawn parallels between Jaiswal and Indian greats like Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag due to his aggressive approach, Gayle believes he shares similarities with a different legend – Shivnarine Chanderpaul. “He reminds me of the attacking version of Chanderpaul,” Gayle said, highlighting Jaiswal’s ability to blend aggression with control.

Gayle, known for his own flamboyant batting style, cautioned against stifling Jaiswal’s natural instincts. “A lot will be expected of him,” he acknowledged, “but they should just let him continue to flow.” He emphasised that Jaiswal’s unique attacking approach, evident in his T20 exploits as well, shouldn’t be tampered with.

Gayle Disagrees with Duckett’s “Bazball” Claim

England opener Ben Duckett had previously suggested Jaiswal’s style reflected the influence of England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach. However, Gayle dismissed this notion, reminding everyone that West Indies legends like Viv Richards and Brian Lara were renowned for their attacking play long before the term “Bazball” even existed.

Jaiswal’s journey has captured the imagination of cricket fans worldwide. With Gayle’s endorsement and his own talent shining through, the future looks incredibly bright for this young Indian star. Whether he continues to dominate in his own unique style or carves his own path, one thing is certain: the world of cricket is witnessing the rise of a special talent.

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