Ashish Nehra Comments on Yashasvi Jaiswal

In a light-hearted post-match interaction, former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra humorously trolled Yashasvi Jaiswal after his impressive 40 runs off 21 balls in the first T20I against Sri Lanka, which helped India secure a win. Nehra referenced Jaiswal's lack of playtime in the recent T20 World Cup, where veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were the openers, stating that had they still been playing, Jaiswal would have only showcased his skills in the nets. This comment left Jaiswal and the on-air panel amused, highlighting the shift in opportunities for Jaiswal since the retirement of Kohli and Rohit from T20s. Jaiswal's performance is part of a promising trajectory, having scored 141 runs in a recent series against Zimbabwe prior to the match against Sri Lanka. India's strong start in this T20I series demonstrates Jaiswal's potential as he continues to grab opportunities to shine in the absence of established stars.