Not Shubman Gill! Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals his dream ‘super over’ batting partner

In a revealing rapid-fire session on journalist Vimal Kumar’s YouTube channel, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal provided a rare glimpse into the dynamics of the national locker room and his personal life. The 23-year-old, who has quickly become a mainstay in the national setup, shared his views on high-pressure match scenarios and the off-field camaraderie he enjoys with his teammates. By sharing these light-hearted details, Jaiswal showed fans the grounded personality behind his explosive batting performances on the world stage.

Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals his ‘super over’ batting partner in the rapid-fire round

During the interview, Jaiswal was tested with a series of quick questions, which revealed his deep faith in senior leadership and the playful side of his relationships with other young stars.

• Super Overbeat Partner: Jaiswal chose a legendary batsman Rohit Sharma.
• The “Superman” of the team: He assigned this nickname to Tilak Varma.
• The “Spider-Man” of the team: Wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel was his choice for this title.
• A hidden talent: Jaiswal revealed that he is an avid cook: “I like to cook…whatever I feel like, mainly eggs, tea, coffee and sometimes meat.”

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A milestone in 2025 for the Indian left-hander Jaiswal

The year 2025 was a defining period for Jaiswal, during which he officially joined the elite list of Indian batsmen to score centuries in all three international formats. He achieved this milestone on December 6, 2025 in Visakhapatnam where he hit a patient who continued to lead the maiden ODI century of 116 off 121 balls* against South Africa. This feat not only helped India clinch the series 2-1 but also saw him join legendary names like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as one of only six Indians to achieve the triple-ton feat.

Away from the international arena, Jaiswal’s 2025 season was marked by record-breaking domestic displays and key Test milestones. In July 2025, he dominated the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, scoring over 700 runs in the series, including notable centuries at Leeds and The Oval. More recently, in December 2024, he illuminated the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Mumbai by smashing a blistering 48-ball century against Haryana, setting up a record success chase of 235. Despite a recent bout of acute gastroenteritis that briefly sidelined him, his 2025 stats, which include three Test tons and his maiden ODI century, confirm his status as a cornerstone of India’s future batting line-up.

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