Yashasvi Jaiswal credits Rohit Sharma’s advice for ODI success

After scoring a century against Afghanistan, Yashasvi Jaiswal credited Rohit Sharma's guidance for helping him understand white-ball cricket better. The India opener also highlighted the positive dressing-room culture and said preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup are already underway.

Hyderabad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brilliant century against Afghanistan in the ODI on Saturday, said he doesn’t think too much about which format I am playing. My focus is always on what the team needs from me and how I can prepare for that.
Speaking on JioStar’s ‘Cricket Live, the India opener said: “Whether it’s Test cricket, T20s, or ODIs, I make sure I adapt my game accordingly. Preparation is key for me, understanding the conditions, the opposition, and my role in the side. The communication with the support staff and Gautam Gambhir sir has been very clear. They have helped me understand my game better. I am really enjoying the process. Everyone is putting in the hard work, and that creates a good environment. My mindset is simple, whenever I get an opportunity, I want to go out there and give my best for the team.”

On his conversations with Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal said: “White-ball cricket demands a different mindset. And the best way to improvise that aspect is by talking to someone like Rohit Bhai. I have had a lot of conversations with him during this series, and even before the third ODI, we had some great chats. I keep asking him questions about how to read situations, how to play different bowlers, and how to handle pressure in the middle overs. He always gives me amazing answers. His advice helps me a lot during my innings. I feel more confident when I know what to expect. I am really enjoying this learning process.”

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On how watching his teammates succeed motivates him, Jaiswal said: “I have been really enjoying watching the success of all my teammates. I learn a lot just by observing them – how they prepare, how they handle pressure, and how they perform in different situations. Even from the outside, it’s amazing to see them do so well. It gives me a lot of motivation. Whenever I get an opportunity, I just go out and give my best. The environment in the dressing room is really positive. Everyone supports each other, and we genuinely enjoy each other’s success. I think that is the best part of this team. That kind of culture makes you want to work harder and be better. I love being a part of it.”

On the team’s preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, Jaiswal said:
“The preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup has already begun. Everyone in the squad knows their role and what they need to work on. As players, our job is to focus on our game and execute our skills in the middle. We know that the World Cup is the bigger picture, but we can’t get ahead of ourselves. We need to stay in the present and we take it one game at a time. Personally, for me, whenever a series or a big tournament comes up, I try to keep it simple. I don’t overthink. I just focus on the next match. Of course, people have been thinking about the ODI World Cup, and there is a lot of talk around it. But we will cross that bridge when we get there. For now, I am just enjoying the moment and taking it one game at a time.”