"No work is small if..."- Yashasvi Jaiswal recalls story of selling Pani Puris and early struggles
The left-handed aggressive opening batter of the Indian side, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has recalled the story of him selling Pani Puris and early struggles he faced in Mumbai after coming from Uttar Pradesh.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the left-handed Indian opening batter, has gone through an incredible journey. Born in Uttar Pradesh, he made headlines in 2019 and became the youngest player ever to celebrate a double century in List A cricket, as the 23-year-old impressed the fans in the IPL with several memorable knocks, rising from the early struggles of his life.
During a recent podcast, Jaiswal opened up about the hard times that he crossed while chasing his dream. He lives in tents and used to sell puni puri with his father to survive in Mumbai. That was the duration when the Indian batter got to know a lot about life.
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“I used to stay with my uncle for some time, and then I got a chance to stay in a tent at a club called Muslim United. I had to play a game I wanted to excel at, and when I performed well, they offered me a place to stay.” Jaiswal expressed on the podcast with Raj Shamani.
Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals life lessons from his early struggle in Mumbai
Yashasvi Jaiswal has overall smashed 2245 runs in 47 innings at an average of nearly 50 and a strike rate of 66.22 with the help of six centuries and 12 half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 214 runs. In T20s, the southpaw has clubbed 3537 runs in 114 innings at a strike rate of 151.67.
“The people there became my family. If they were cooking or needed help after practice, I would assist them to earn a little money. That was my life back then, and it taught me that no work is too small if you give it your 100 percent.” Yashasvi addressed how he channeled his aggression on the field.
“I often talk to myself in the mirror for 10–15 minutes. It helps me stay focused. When I perform well, I make sure to applaud myself and get ready for the next challenge. I have aggression, but I always remind myself of what’s important for the team. You must control it—confidence is essential, but overconfidence can cost you.” The left-handed batter concluded.
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