IPL 2021 – Yashasvi Jaiswal, a tale from selling Paani Puri to Fastest 50 in IPL: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given a host of success stories over the years and Yashasvi Jaislwa is perhaps the latest and biggest addition to the list. In a league that prides on talent meeting opportunity, Jaiswal showcased his very fine talents to keep his franchise Rajasthan Royals in the hunt for a playoff spot, following his exploits against the Chennai Super Kings. It marks a stellar rise for the 19-year-old, who had to battle for survival as a youngster by selling paani puris.
IPL 2021: Yashasvi Jaiswal, from selling Panni Puri to 19 ball 50, IPL success story can’t get bigger than this
Yashavi Jaiswal was the star of the show on Saturday as he set up Rajasthan Royals’ epic seven-wicket win over the Chennai Super Kings in Dubai. The 19-year-old took on experienced internationals Josh Hazlewood and Sam Curran in the powerplay, to bring up his maiden IPL fifty. With three sixes and six boundaries, Jaiswal reached the milestone in just 19 deliveries, making it the third-fastest half-century of IPL 2021, lagging behind Delhi Capitals’ Prithvi Shaw and Mumbai’s Kieron Pollard.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey to IPL stardom was far from straightforward as he battled for survival on the maidans of Mumbai from a very young age. Hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Jaiswal moved to Mumbai to pursue his cricketing dream at the age of 11 and spent years sleeping in tents on Azad Maidan. Struggling to make ends meet, he had to sell pani-puri during the Ram Leela in Azad Maidan and help sell fruits. Some days he would go on an empty stomach and tried his best to keep some money coming in, even playing some of the older boys to earn Rs 200-300 to survive a week.
IPL 2021: Yashasvi Jaiswal, from selling Panni Puri to 19 ball 50, IPL success story can’t get bigger than this
- Yashasvi Jaiswal hails from a humble background and moved to Mumbai at the age of 11 to pursue his cricketing dream.
- For three years, Jaiswal slept in tents on the maidans in Mumbai, unable to afford the luxuries of staying at home
- He sold paani puris at Azad Maidan, helped to sell fruits and played matches for senior players to make his ends meet.
- Coach Jwala Singh took him under his wing and became Jasiwal’s legal guardian, helping the teenager achieve his potential.
- Jaiswal impressed the Maidans and subsequently made it to Mumbai’s squad.
- He was part of India’s 2020 U19 World Cup team, finished as the top run-getter.
- He was signed by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020 Auction.
- The teenager struggled to adapt to life early in his career, but bounced in style with his 50 vs CSK.
Moment hai, moment..💗😁 #RRvCSK | #HallaBol | #IPL2021 | @yashasvi_j pic.twitter.com/jxDiIVwqFL
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 2, 2021
IPL 2021: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s struggles did bear fruit after coach Jwala Singh took him under his wing. The teenager continued to impress everyone with his skills with the bat in hand, soon earning a call up to the Mumbai side and the Indian U-19 team. He was part of the squad that finished runners up in the 2020 under-19 World Cup, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-getter, with a century against Pakistan in the semi-final. An IPL contract soon followed with the Rajasthan Royals, and the 19-year-old has repaid that faith with a stellar 50 in a do-or-die game for his franchise.
IPL 2021: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s super innings helped Rajasthan Royals bring their best score in the powerplay in the history of IPL. A student of the game, the teenager sought advice from the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli after failing to convert on his starts and finally implemented it against CSK, scoring the second-fastest fifty by an uncapped player in IPL history. The win meant that Royals leapfrogged Mumbai to sixth in the table and are amongst the four teams battling for a solitary playoff spot with two games to go in the season.
