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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Test career is just 17 games old, but the great Brian Lara feels if there is anyone who can come close to his lofty achievements, including his record unbeaten 400, it is the 22-year-old India southpaw. Lara’s high praise for Jaiswal does not come out of the blue. The two left-handers share a special bond, having spent a lot of time together during the “4 am chat” during the IPL last year, when the West Indian was coaching Sunrisers Hyderabad and the young opener was in the Rajasthan Royals camp. Was.

A lot has changed since IPL 2023 and Jaiswal has now become an integral part of India’s Test and T20 teams. His performance in the longest format is noteworthy as he averages close to 70 with three centuries, including two double centuries, in the recent home series against England. What has impressed Lara is Jaiswal’s ability to change gears according to the game situation.

“If I feel my record is under threat, Jaiswal has a very good chance to do it. He already has the potential to score two double centuries,” Lara told editors at PTI’s headquarters in a conversation hosted by the Star. Yes. He’s that good.” Sports where he is a commentator and expert for the ongoing IPL.

Lara, who recently turned 55, is one of the game’s all-time greats, having scored nearly 12,000 runs in Tests and over 10,000 in ODIs. His record for the highest individual score of 400 not out against England in 2004 still stands.

When Lara was asked about the light-hearted moment they shared during the match between Rajasthan Royals and SRH in the current season, he recalled his first meeting with Jaiswal.

“The only thing I can say about that (conversation) is that I think he is an excellent young cricketer. What I like about him is that he is very humble and willing to work for the first time. When I met him (last year), I immediately felt connected to him.

“After the game (SRH vs Royals), I went to the hotel with a friend of mine from the Caribbean who knew Jos Buttler. It was midnight and Jaiswal found me. I promise you I left the hotel at 4 in the morning Was.

“He just wanted to listen as much as possible. That’s one of his amazing qualities. His ability to learn as much as possible. Our conversations are about trying to make him a better cricketer. I’m available to everyone.” ” my number. I’m happy to talk cricket.” Being a left-hander himself, it’s natural for Lara to be biased towards that tribe. Another left-handed player he admires a lot is Abhishek Sharma, with whom he played in SRH time spent.

“Again he is someone I met when I was the batting coach of SRH. I spent two years there. I am a bit biased when I see a left-handed batsman, I just like left-handers. Like the player. Abhishek and I have evolved.” It’s a very good relationship, these young men are very humble, they want to learn.

“What I love about both of them is that they want to reach great heights. I have a lot of admiration for both of them.” The Trinidadian legend believes that records are usually threatened by batsmen who score runs quickly and Jaiswal has that ability along with the hunger to bat for long periods.

His unbeaten 400 has not been surpassed in 20 years and Lara hopes he is still ready to see the day when his record is broken.

“I think now, the pace these guys are batting at. And you look at the guys in the last few years who have challenged scores of 300-plus. It’s Chris Gayle. It’s Virender Sehwag. It’s Sanath. It’s Inzamam-ul-Haq. It’s Matthew Hayden. These are the guys who destroy bowling attacks.

“…In the current case you wouldn’t say the same for Rahul Dravid or Steve Smith. But a player who likes to score runs quickly will have a chance. You know, Jaiswal, I mean, I was in Australia when David Warner came close and you know, he is an aggressive player.

“So I believe that yes, I think it will break at some point. I think it has to be that person’s destiny. Everything has to fall into place. And… I look forward to that time.” I hope that happens while I’m still around,” he said.