Yashasvi Jaiswal just did what he does best. He scored runs when selectors doubted him the most. The left-hander hit a century for Mumbai against Rajasthan in Jaipur. His bat sent a clear message to everyone watching.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Century Shows He’s Back in Business
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium crowd saw something special today. Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to prove his worth again. He came to bat and scored a century in just 120 balls. His innings included 11 beautiful boundaries.
This was his fifth Ranji Trophy hundred wearing the Mumbai jersey. He hasn’t played Ranji cricket since January 2025. Before this season, there was some controversy about him with the Mumbai team. But everything gets sorted with time.
That long gap didn’t matter one bit to this talented opener. He went past 1,000 runs in Ranji Trophy matches during this knock. His average now reads 57-plus after playing just 10 games.
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Here’s something amazing – only Sachin Tendulkar scored more hundreds than Yashasvi Jaiswal before turning 24. That’s elite company for any Indian cricketer. He even grabbed a wicket when Mumbai needed one badly. Deepak Hooda walked back after Jaiswal trapped him with his bowling skills.
A Strong Reply to Gautam Gambhir and Selectors
This hundred came at the right moment for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar left him out of the T20I squad recently. He flew all the way to Australia for ODI duties. But he never got a chance to play there.
Cricket fans kept asking why such talent was warming the bench. Well, this century answers all those questions perfectly. Gautam Gambhir must have noticed this performance for sure. The youngster showed everyone he still has plenty to offer.
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Getting Ready for International Cricket Again
South Africa will tour India soon for a home series. Yashasvi Jaiswal wants to be ready when that series starts. Playing Ranji Trophy helps him find rhythm and confidence.
Mumbai’s selectors will pick him for the Chhattisgarh match next. His bat is hot right now, and runs keep flowing. The national team needs players in this kind of form.
