Virat Kohli’s much-anticipated arrival in Australia has once again highlighted his immense popularity, with several media outlets featuring him prominently. However, the spotlight is also shifting towards 22-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal, who some media publications, including Fox Sports and the Herald Sun, speculate could be the future ‘King’ of Indian cricket—a title long synonymous with Virat Kohli.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, one of India’s most promising young talents, has been recognized for his remarkable feats, including a record-breaking series against England, where he amassed over 700 runs, punctuated by back-to-back double centuries. His recent form has fueled conversations about him, along with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, as the next torchbearers for Indian cricket.
Though comparisons between Kohli and Jaiswal are inevitable, their beginnings in the cricketing world differ significantly. Kohli entered the scene with a fiery demeanor, unafraid of confrontation and driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Over time, his talent and consistency made him one of cricket’s all-time greats. Jaiswal, on the other hand, has carved his path with a quieter determination. Notably, he showed glimpses of young Kohli’s fire when he clashed verbally with Ravi Teja during a Duleep Trophy match, resulting in Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane sending him off the field—a turning point that appeared to steer him toward greater focus and maturity.
While Jaiswal, like many of his peers, found the New Zealand Tests challenging, the Australian series presents a fresh opportunity. The rising left-hander’s talent and potential have earned him high praise and high expectations, with some believing he may eventually inherit Virat Kohli mantle in Indian cricket.
As Kohli continues to command attention and admiration on and off the field, Jaiswal’s burgeoning career hints at a bright future, and many eagerly await to see if he can live up to the lofty comparisons.
