Yashasvi Jaiswal: Former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli gave high praise to young Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal after his blazing innings in IPL 2023 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Jaiswal broke the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, smashing his half-century off only 13 balls.

Kohli wrote, “Wow, this is some of the best batting I have seen in a while

This is some of the best batting I have seen in a while' - Virat Kohli  lauds Yashasvi Jaiswal's historic knock against KKR

Kohli couldn’t stay calm while watching the match on TV on Thursday night. In an Instagram Story, Kohli wrote, “Wow, this is some of the best batting I have seen in a while. What a talent @yashasvijaiswal28”.

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Jaiswal, on his part, said that he tries to learn from legends like Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Jos Buttler

Jaiswal, on his part, said that he tries to learn from legends like Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Jos Buttler after his brilliant 98 not out off 47 balls against KKR on Thursday night. “I always try to learn from players like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson. Their inputs help a lot,” Jaiswal said in the post-match press conference.

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The conversation also included Kohli talking about his childhood memories of playing cricket with older boys

This is a few of the finest batting I've seen shortly: Virat Kohli sings  reward of Yashasvi Jaiswal's record-breaking innings – Report Wire

The conversation also included Kohli talking about his childhood memories of playing cricket with older boys and highlighting the importance of sports. “Sports teaches you some values of life, discipline, and planning. It opens up your side, making you a productive person. No matter which profession you are in, the value of playing sports is immense,” Kohli said.