Usman Khawaja All Praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal After Stellar BGT Performance
Australian opener Usman Khawaja admires India’s rising star, Yashasvi Jaiswal. This is after Jaiswal’s great performance in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India lost the series 1-3. Despite this, Jaiswal was the team’s top run-scorer. He was second overall in the five-match series, behind only Australia’s Travis Head.
Jaiswal Shines Despite India’s Defeat
In his first Test series in Australia, 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 391 runs in five matches. His average was 43.44. His campaign included a match-winning century and two 80s. This cemented his status as one of India’s most promising talents.
Jaiswal’s heroics couldn’t save India from losing the series. But, his performances earned him wide acclaim. This is the first time in over a decade that India has conceded the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia won the series 3-1 after a six-wicket victory in the final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Usman Khawaja Applauds Jaiswal
After the SCG Test, Jaiswal thanked fans on Instagram. He vowed to return stronger in future Tests.
Australian veteran Usman Khawaja quickly praised the young batter. He commented on Jaiswal’s post: “Love your work brother.”
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Khawaja’s praise boosted Jaiswal’s rising fame as a Test cricket star.
Contrasting Fortunes for Khawaja and Jaiswal
While Jaiswal flourished with the bat, Khawaja had a disappointing series. The Australian opener made only 184 runs in 10 innings. His average was a poor 20.44. He struggled against India’s pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah.
Bumrah, named Player of the Series, dismissed Khawaja six times in nine innings at a low average of 5.50.
India Misses WTC 2025 Finals Spot
India’s loss in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended their decade-long reign in it. It also cost them a spot in the WTC 2025 Final.
For Jaiswal, the series is a career milestone. He was a rare bright spot in a forgettable tour for Team India.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s breakout performance has made him a star to watch. Despite India’s struggles in the series. With praise from players like Usman Khawaja, Jaiswal’s impact is clear. It extends well beyond Indian cricket.
After missing the WTC Final, India aims to rebuild. Players like Jaiswal will be key to the team’s resurgence on the world stage.