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Jaiswal Says Kohli Teased Him With 'Lagan Lag Gayi Re' After Maiden ODI Hundred

His remarks highlight the mentorship shaping his rise across formats.

Overview

  • Jaiswal recounted that the exchange happened during the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, a nine-wicket win for India.
  • He said Virat Kohli jokingly compared his hairstyle to Salman Khan’s Tere Naam look and sang the song Lagan Lag Gayi Re.
  • Jaiswal added that Kohli guided him through the innings and often discusses positioning, front-foot play, and other technical details with him.
  • The comments were made on sports journalist Vimal Kumar’s YouTube channel and have been reported by multiple outlets.
  • After that knock, Jaiswal became the sixth Indian to register centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20s, and he also praised ongoing support from coach Rahul Dravid and earlier guidance from Sachin Tendulkar.