Yashasvi Jaiswal Height, Age, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal
Profession	Cricketer (All-rounder)
Famous For	Becoming the youngest cricketer in the world to score a List A double century.
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 168 cm in meters– 1.68 m in feet & inches– 5’ 6”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	T20– 8 August 2023 vs West Indies at Providence Stadium ODI– Yet to make Test– 12 July 2023 vs West Indies at Windsor Park
Domestic/State Team	Mumbai
Coach/Mentor	Jwala Singh
Batting Style	Left-Hand Bat
Records (main ones)	• Most Runs and Wickets in a school cricket match in the Harris Shield Tournament in 2018 • Youngest Batsman ever to score a Double Century in List A cricket in 2019 • Fastest half-century in IPL history. While playing for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2023 match in Kolkata on 11 May 2023, he reached the 50-run mark in just 13 balls to break the record jointly held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins. ^[1]NDTV • On his Test debut against West Indies on 12 July 2023, he became the 17th Indian batter to score a century on Test debut, joining the likes of Lala Amarnath, Gundappa Vishwanath, Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and other legendary players. He became the first Indian opener to score a century on Test debut in an overseas venue and the third overall – the other two openers being Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw. Remaining just 29 runs short of a double century at 171, Jaiswal became the highest-scoring Indian batter on Test debut away from home; he surpassed Sourav Ganguly’s record of 131 runs against England at Lord’s. He broke the record of most balls faced (387) by an Indian on Test debut; he surpassed Mohammad Azharuddin’s record of 322 deliveries. ^[2]Mid Day
Personal Life
Date of Birth	28 December 2001 (Friday)
Age (as of 2022)	21 Years
Birthplace	Suriyawan, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Dadar, Mumbai
School	Did Not Attend
College/University	Did Not Attend
Religion	Not Known
Family
Parents	Father– Bhupendra Jaiswal (Owner of a small hardware store) Mother– Kanchan Jaiswal (Homemaker)
Siblings	Brother– Name Not Known (Elder) Sister– None

Some Lesser Known Facts About Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, is an Indian cricketer who gained immense attention for his remarkable achievement as the youngest player to score a double century in List A cricket.

He comes from a family with limited financial resources. His father operated a small hardware store but struggled to meet expenses.

Yashasvi made the bold decision to relocate to Mumbai at the age of 11, driven by his unwavering determination to fulfill his aspiration of representing the Indian Cricket Team.

Due to his inability to provide for his family of four and the lack of room in their house, his father didn’t prevent him from leaving.

Yashasvi was only acquainted with his uncle who resided in Mumbai. Although his uncle lived in Worli, his tiny house couldn’t accommodate him. Consequently, Yashasvi arranged for his uncle to secure a job at a dairy where he could both work and sleep.

Yashasvi used to balance attending school and practicing cricket alone. However, his hectic schedule left him exhausted by the end of the day. Consequently, he would often sleep instead of completing his work tasks, which ultimately led to him being expelled from the dairy for his consistent sleep habits.

Following that, his uncle assisted him in obtaining a spot at the Muslim United Cricket Club located in Azad Maidan, Mumbai. At present, Yashasvi Jaiswal can be found at Azad Maidan.

After joining the club, Yashasvi Jaiswal began playing cricket regularly. To make ends meet, he resided in the gardeners’ tent at the ground and sold fruits and pani-puri in the evenings. However, in August 2023, Jaiswal’s childhood coach, Jwala Singh, expressed his disappointment regarding the portrayal of Jaiswal as a pani-puri seller. Singh clarified that the media falsely reported that the person beside Jaiswal in the viral video was his father. Singh emphasized that Jaiswal’s father had only visited Mumbai a few times between 2013 and 2022 for work, during which Jaiswal stayed with Singh and his family. They treated him as their own child and provided him with all necessary support. It is disheartening for Singh, as both a coach and a father-figure, to witness the spread of these false stories.

Frequently, he would join his friends for lunch at the cricket club and kindly request them to cover his expenses.

While Yashasvi was practicing in the nets, the local coach, Jwala Singh, noticed him. Jwala Singh, who was standing behind the nets, observed the difficult pitch that was giving trouble to all the players. However, when Yashasvi entered the field, he effortlessly and accurately hit the ball. His exceptional performance left me amazed, leading me to approach him for a conversation immediately.

with Singh, learned that he had previously resided in a tent alongside the gardener and groundsmen. Singh extended an invitation for him to stay at his place and also promised to mentor him. Yashasvi Jaiswal commenced his practice alongside Singh.

Yashasvi swiftly transitioned to Singh’s residence where he found a nurturing environment. Singh wholeheartedly supported Yashasvi by tending to his needs, offering guidance, and conducting daily training sessions. Additionally, Singh motivated Yashasvi to actively participate in various competitions. Presently, Yashasvi Jaiswal finds himself residing at Jwala Singh’s home.

Yashasvi Jaiswal quickly became involved in the Harris Shield Tournament, a renowned school competition. He achieved an outstanding score of 319 not out and claimed 13 wickets for a remarkable 99 runs. This performance established a new record for the highest individual score in a school tournament. Consequently, his name earned a coveted spot in the Limca Book of World Records for achieving the “Most Runs and Wickets in a school cricket match.” Throughout the game, Jaiswal showcased exceptional skills and demonstrated remarkable prowess.

Continuously playing, he achieved an impressive feat within a brief span as he scored 52 centuries and claimed over 200 wickets.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was entrusted to the legal guardianship of Jwala Singh by his parents, who also granted him power of attorney, thus making him responsible for all of Yashasvi’s decisions.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was quickly chosen to play for the Mumbai Under-16 team, and later on, he was also selected to represent India in the Under-19 team. In the picture, Yashasvi Jaiswal is seen alongside Arjun Tendulkar.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, representing India’s U-19 team, participated in the Asia Cup of 2018. His impressive performance included scoring 85 runs, leading his team to victory and earning him the prestigious Man of the Match Award.

Once he was chosen for the India U-19 team, he was sent to the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. Coincidentally, his roommate during the camp happened to be Arjun Tendulkar, the son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. When the NCA Camp concluded, Yashasvi expressed his wish to meet Sachin, and his dream materialized. He had the opportunity to meet Sachin in Mumbai, who graciously presented him with a bat adorned with his autograph. With great pride, Yashasvi Jaiswal now cherishes the bat autographed by the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.

Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged triumphant on 16 October 2019 when he scored a double century for Mumbai against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This remarkable feat made him the youngest batsman ever in List A cricket to achieve such a milestone.