Who is Yashasvi Jaiswal? Age, Net Worth, Height, Family, Biography, Wiki

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a famous Indian cricketer who gained popularity after his outstanding performances in the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa. He was the leading run-scorer of the tournament, scoring 400 runs in six matches at an average of 133.33, which included a century and four half-centuries. His performances helped India reach the final of the tournament, where they lost to Bangladesh.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is also well known for his stylish batting and his ability to score runs quickly. He has a bright future ahead of him and is considered to be one of the most promising young cricketers in India.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Biography / Wiki

Yashasvi Jaiswal was born on December 28, 2001, in Suriya, a small village in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. He had a tough childhood and had to work as a street vendor selling pani puri (an Indian snack) to support himself and his family. Despite facing several challenges, he was determined to pursue his passion for cricket and moved to Mumbai to train and play cricket.

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Yashasvi did not receive a formal education as he had to drop out of school in the eighth grade to focus on cricket. He used to spend his days playing cricket and his nights sleeping in a tent at the Muslim United Club in Azad Maidan, Mumbai, where he trained.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Age

As per Yashasvi Jaiswal’s date of birth, his age is 21 years (as of now, in 2023). 

Yashasvi Jaiswal Height and Weight

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s height is about 5 feet 8 inches and his weight is approximately 67 kg.

Under 19 Career

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s under-19 cricket career was highlighted by his outstanding performances in the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup held in South Africa. He was one of the key players in the Indian team that reached the final of the tournament.

In the tournament, Yashasvi was the leading run-scorer, scoring 400 runs in six matches at an average of 133.33, which included a century and four half-centuries. He also scored a crucial century in the quarter-final against Australia, where he scored 62% of the team’s runs.

Yashasvi’s performances in the tournament earned him several accolades, including the Player of the Tournament award. He was also included in the Team of the Tournament, which included the best performers from all the teams.

Yashasvi’s under-19 cricket career also includes his performances in the tri-series held in England in 2019, where he scored 294 runs in four matches at an average of 73.50. He played a crucial role in India’s victory in the final of the tri-series, scoring an unbeaten 103 off 115 balls.

IPL Career

Yashasvi Jaiswal made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in 2020, playing for the Rajasthan Royals team. He was bought by the franchise for INR 2.4 crores (approximately USD 320,000) during the IPL auction.

In his debut IPL season, Yashasvi played in 11 matches for the Rajasthan Royals team, scoring 154 runs at an average of 17.11. His highest score was 34 runs. Although he did not have a great season in terms of run-scoring, he showed glimpses of his potential and impressed many with his stroke-making abilities.

Yashasvi is still young and has a long career ahead of him. He is expected to feature prominently in future IPL seasons and is seen as a valuable asset for the Rajasthan Royals team. With his talent and hard work, he has the potential to become one of the top batsmen in the IPL and international cricket in the coming years.

Senior Career 

Yashasvi Jaiswal made his senior-level debut for the Mumbai cricket team in the 2019-20 season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which is India’s domestic one-day competition. In his very first match, he scored a century against Chhattisgarh, becoming the youngest player to score a List-A double century. He scored 203 runs off 154 balls, with 17 fours and 12 sixes.

Later that year, he also made his first-class debut for the Mumbai cricket team in the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic first-class competition. He played three matches in the tournament, scoring 194 runs at an average of 32.33.

In 2021, Yashasvi was named in the India A squad for the series against England Lions. He scored 108 runs in two matches, including a century in the second game.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Family

Yashasvi Jaiswal comes from a humble background. He was born on December 28, 2001, in Bhadohi, a small town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His father, Bhupendra Jaiswal, used to work as a local laborer and his mother, Kanchan Jaiswal, is a homemaker.