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Mark Waugh Tips Yashasvi Jaiswal as Next Great Test Batter

Waugh cites a near-50 Test average and multiple big hundreds as evidence of Jaiswal’s trajectory.

Overview

  • Speaking on a Kayo Sports studio show during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, Waugh named Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harry Brook and Rachin Ravindra as the leading contenders.
  • Waugh selected the 24-year-old Jaiswal as his choice, highlighting his double centuries and sustained run-scoring at the start of his career.
  • Former England captain Michael Vaughan countered by backing Harry Brook and also referenced India captain Shubman Gill in the discussion.
  • Jaiswal has 2,511 runs in 28 Tests at an average of about 49.23, with seven centuries, 13 fifties and two double tons, including big scores overseas.
  • Jaiswal is also in India’s squad for a three-match ODI series against New Zealand beginning January 11 after recently scoring his maiden ODI hundred.