Yashasvi Jaiswal Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Wife, Children, Career
Yashasvi Jaiswal Biography, Age, Net Worth, Height, Wife, Children, Career – Yashasvi Jaiswal is an Indian international cricketer who plays for the Indian cricket team and in domestic cricket for Mumbai and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). On the international stage, the opening batter defends his country in Tests and T20is. He made his debut against the West Indies in the first Test in July 2023, where he scored a century in his first innings in Test cricket. Since making his professional debut, Jaiswal has set some records, including becoming the first player in Test history to hit 20 sixes in a series and the youngest cricketer to score a List A cricket double century.
Who is Yashasvi Jaiswal?
Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal, known simple as Yashasvi Jaiswal first opened his eyes on December 28, 2001 in Suriyawan, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is the fourth of six children birthed to Bhupendra Jaiswal and Kanchan Jaiswal.
Jaiswal’s interest in cricket began at a very young age. When he turned 10, he moved to Mumbai so to get cricket lessons at Azad Maidan. He took up a job as a shopkeeper in a dairy shop in exchange for accommodation. Unable to work as the terms were, he was evicted.
Jaiswal had to made due in tents with groundsmen at the Maidan. To be able to fend for himself, he sold panipuri. For three years, he was resident in the tent until Jwala Singh, a cricket academy owner in Santacruz discovered him.
Jwala Singh took Jaiswal to his cricket academy, gave him a roof over his head and trained him. Later, he met with his parents and became his legal guardian and acquiring his power of attorney.
Jaiswal began his youth career under the tutelage of his guardian. During a 2015 Giles Shield match, the young all-rounder scored 319 not out and took 13/99, setting a record in school cricket in India. That performance earned him that much needed recognition.
He got a call-up to Mumbai under-16 squad and subsequently into t he India U-18 national cricket team. At the 2018 U-19 Asia Cup, Jaiswal put in a stellar performance to lead his team to the trophy. He scored 318 runs and won the Player of the Tournament award.
On 7 January 2019, Jaiswal made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy. Same year, he made his List A debut in the 2019–20 Vijay Hazare Trophy on 28 September 2019.
At 17 years old, he scored 203 runs from 154 balls in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Jharkhand on 16 October 2019, making him the youngest double centurion in the history of List A cricket.
Jaiswal made his international debut in Test against the West Indies on 12 July 2023. In that match, the debutant smashed a century while opening batting with a 171 runs and was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Since Jaiswal became a professional, he had achieved a few milestones, including holding the record as the youngest player in Test history to hit 20 sixes in a series. He is also the second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar to score 500 runs in a Test series at age 22.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Age, Height and Weight
Yashasvi Jaiswal was born on 28 December 2001 in Suriyawan, Uttar Pradesh, India. As of 2023, he is 22 years old. He stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall (1.83 m).
Yashasvi Jaiswal Nationality and Ethnicity
Yashasvi Jaiswal is a native Suriyawan, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an Indian citizen. However, his ethnicity is unknown at the moment. To be updated as soon as possible.
What is Yashasvi Jaiswal’s profession?
Yashasvi Jaiswal is an Indian international cricketer who plays as an open batter for the Indian national cricket team and in domestic cricket for Mumbai and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Parents
Yashasvi JAiswal’s parents are father Bhupendra Jaiswal and mother Kanchan Jaiswal/
Yashasvi Jaiswal Siblings
Does Yashasvi Jaiswal have siblings? Yes, Yashasvi Jaiswal has five siblings. He is the fourth born child of the six his parents had.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Wife
Who is Yashasvi Jaiswal married to? Yashasvi Jaiswal is not yet married. As of now, there is no information available in respect to any past or present relationship of his. It looks as if the open batter is solely focused on his career at this stage of his life and career.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Children
Does Yashasvi Jaiswal have children? No, Yashasvi Jaiswal does not have any children at the moment.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Net Worth
According to several online sources, Indian international cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has amassed a net worth of USS$2 million (INR 16 crore) as of 2024. He makes his wealth primarily from playing cricket and endorsement deals.
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