Overview

• Speaking to Mashable India, Jaiswal said Rohit Sharma has been a mentor who helped his development both mentally and as a player.
• He recounted a Border–Gavaskar exchange with Australia’s Sam Konstas and said Rohit later scolded him as a teaching moment.
• Jaiswal described Virat Kohli’s dressing-room persona as sharp and very funny, saying Kohli keeps teammates laughing with witty observations.
• Rohit and Jaiswal compiled 1,269 runs as Test openers across 28 innings before Rohit retired from the format in May 2025.
• BCCI has not announced squads for October’s home Tests against West Indies and the Australia white-ball tour, with reports indicating Jaiswal is expected to be picked.