'Alag Level Hai': Yashasvi Jaiswal in Awe of 'Incredible Leader' Rohit Sharma's Game Awareness – News18

Ravichandran Ashwin recently revealed how Rohit Sharma supported him when he had to leave the Rajkot Test against England midway to deal with a family emergency. Now, the young Yashasvi Jaiswal has also heaped high praise of Rohit who stands by his players.

Jaiswal produced a player-of-the-series performance during the recent India-England Test series which the former clinched 4-1. The young opener scored a record 712 runs in nine innings including two double-centuries.

“It’s so good to have him (Rohit) there inside the dressing room,” Jaiswal told The Indian Express. “It has been great to play under him. There are a lot of moments which I don’t want to disclose at the moment. Let it be with me. The way he backed players throughout this journey, the way he talks, the way he bats. Whatever happens, he will be there to stand by you. I think it’s incredible to see that in your leader. I will keep learning from him.”

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Jaiswal also shed light on Rohit’s advise to play straight when he was mistiming his square drives against England offspinners Joe Root and Shoaib Bashir during the series.

“He (Rohit) came and told me that in that moment that shot is not on, it will be better to hit straight. So I was trying to hit straight. I must tell you nothing misses his eyes. He knows everything. That is the biggest quality. He is aware of things and what is going on. Alag level hai (He’s on a different level), it’s so fun to be around him,” Jaiswal said.

Jaiswal says he enjoys playing under pressure and backs his game.

“There is pressure in every game. I enjoyed it. I’m really happy with the way I have played throughout the series. I have played at different venues and batted in different ways. I trust my belief and back myself. It helps me a lot,” he said

Jaiswal will return to action for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024.