Overview

• Sangakkara described how Jaiswal sat beside Root for four hours each night during IPL 2023 to discuss every aspect of cricket and life.
• Rajasthan Royals insiders nicknamed the young opener “Joeswal” for his constant presence alongside the England batter in camp.
• That intensive mentorship coincided with Jaiswal’s breakout IPL season, in which he amassed 625 runs, including a century in 14 matches.
• Jaiswal translated those learnings into his Test debut, scoring 192 runs in his first three innings and an 87 at Edgbaston in the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy.
• Root’s three-match IPL stint belied his lasting off-field impact on Jaiswal’s technique and confidence through focused guidance.