Yashasvi Jaiswal (ANI Photo)
The left-hander has, however, returned to the 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, which begins on Sunday. With Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill likely to remain India’s first-choice opening combination, Jaiswal could once again have to wait for a regular run in the 50-over format. Jaiswal played all three ODIs against Afghanistan at home but was left out of the squad for the subsequent tour of England.
Jaiswal’s presence in the squad also comes as India begin shaping their plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, with Rohit and Virat Kohli still targeting the global showpiece. Because he was playing, the level they have experienced, and when they see some player is going through a similar condition or situation, they always talk to them,” he said, whenever I have seen all the experienced players, even Gautam.
So he is part of the team,” Kotak told reporters on the eve of the first ODI. The batting coach said the support staff were continuing to work with Jaiswal on his game while pointing out that even outstanding players can find themselves waiting when competition for places is fierce. Kotak said India’s planning would be conducted series by series, with the aim of exposing the squad to different conditions before the World Cup. Kotak said the veteran all-rounder remains firmly in contention.
“I think there is so much competition (for team spots) and so many players are performing. Jaiswal…we all know he is one of the best batters and whenever he gets an opportunity he performs. “See, it is all about selling experience. They always do that. Ravindra Jadeja ’s return to the white-ball squad after an eight-month gap has also added experience to India’s World Cup planning.