Yashasvi Jaiswal's first reaction after getting selected in India's T20 World Cup squad, says 'I surround myself with right kind of people...'

India's batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal faced a dry spell in the first half of the IPL 2024, with only 121 runs in seven games. However, Jaiswal didn't let that leash him. Jaiswal revealed his approach during his patchy form and how he fought through it and overcome it. He focused on the process and seeking guidance from those around him. This dedication paid off in the latter half of the season. Jaiswal impressed with three strong performances – an unbeaten 104, a steady 24, and a powerful 67. And above all Jaiswal was rewarded for his batting blitzes in IPL 2024 and made it to India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad after a lot of speculations around his spot.

"I keep a lot of focus on my process and I try my best in the practice sessions and surround myself with right kind of people and keep working hard," Jaiswal said during a promotional event.

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Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal sees the IPL as a crucial training ground for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Having earned his spot in the national squad through impressive performances over the past year, Jaiswal acknowledges the IPL's value. He highlights the diverse challenges presented by playing in various IPL venues, mirroring the situations players might encounter in the World Cup. Jaiswal believes the IPL serves as excellent preparation for the mega event, allowing players to refine their skills and gain match fitness before taking the international stage.

"100% I feel that IPL is the right platform (for T20 World Cup) where we can play well and learn a lot and gain a lot of experience, and it's a lot of fun to play the IPL the way it's played in India with the kind of matches we have, they are very challenging in different venues so it's a great experience," Jaiswal told PTI.

 

"We are going to benefit a lot, we are playing with the same players in the IPL and we know them and we can prepare well for it," he added.

 

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Jaiswal overcomes slump with focus and hard work

Despite promising starts, Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a rough patch in the IPL, failing to convert them into big scores. However, the talented left-hander displayed remarkable turnaround. He refocused on the core fundamentals and intensified his training putting in the hard yards. This dedication culminated in a magnificent century against Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians. Jaiswal doubled it up with another impressive knock of 67 off 40 in RR's losing cause against SRH. So far in IPL 2024 Jaiswal has scored 316 runs in a total of 10 matches.

 

India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024

Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah. 
Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan.

 

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