Aakash Chopra made a bold prediction about India’s opening combination. The former cricketer believes Yashasvi Jaiswal will soon replace Rohit Sharma completely. Fans might stop missing Rohit once Jaiswal opens with Shubman Gill regularly.
Chopra sees Jaiswal becoming India’s all-format player within the next year. The youngster already owns spots in Tests firmly. He had played 23 T20Is, and only ODI cricket remains where he needs to prove himself consistently yet.
West Indies Series Proved His Class
Jaiswal smashed 175 runs during the recent Test series against the West Indies. His batting looked mature beyond his years throughout those matches played. The left-hander has played 26 Tests, one ODI, and 23 T20Is.
“Gill became part of the Asia Cup side, but Yashasvi’s turn will come. You can’t keep him waiting for long. There’s talk about Abhishek Sharma’s inclusion in ODIs, but I think Yashasvi should get his chance first. If he opens with Gill, people might not even miss Rohit,” Chopra said.
Chopra wants selectors to pick Jaiswal over Abhishek Sharma for ODIs immediately. His track record speaks louder than any other contender currently available. The opening slot needs someone to grab it permanently going forward.
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IPL Breakthrough Coming Soon
Chopra predicted Jaiswal’s best IPL season arriving in the coming years. He expects the opener to score between 750-800 runs in one season. Such performances would cement his superstar status in Indian cricket completely.
“In T20s, I don’t think we’ve seen his best yet. He’s got the talent and the hunger. A 750 or even 800-run IPL season is definitely on the cards for him,” Chopra said.
The youngster makes every opportunity count whenever he gets chances. His hunger for runs never disappears regardless of the match situations faced. Chopra believes this attitude separates champions from ordinary players.
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World Cup Spot Guaranteed
Jaiswal will establish himself firmly before the next World Cup arrives. Chopra sees no scenario where selectors drop him from squads anymore. His talent, combined with consistency, makes him undroppable for big tournaments.
When do Jaiswal and Gill open together in white-ball cricket regularly? Fans won’t remember Rohit’s absence, according to Chopra’s bold claim. The transition from Rohit’s era to Jaiswal’s generation has already begun.
