Yashasvi Jaiswal is sixth Indian batter to score century in all three formats

Yashasvi Jaiswal showed form and flourish to become the sixth Indian batter to score a century in all three formats. The century against South Africa on Saturday in Vizag, which enabled India win by nine wickets was an affirmation, Jaiswal is here to stay in Indian cricket.

For someone who made his Test debut in 2023 against the West Indies, in an away tour, Yashasvi Jaiswal has grown from strength to strength. Most important, to build on an innings, which is required in an ODI, the boy from Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh, who turns 24 on December 28, showed strength and character.

To be opening the innings for India with legend Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal did get to watch and learn a lot. He did not get carried away watching Rohit, his former India skipper, blaze his way to 75 runs off 73 balls. People know what Yashasvi is capable of in Test cricket as the left-hander has shown technique and temperament.

In the 50-over format, which some say is outdated, for a fairly younger player to watch and learn from Rohit Sharma and then the man on a mission – Virat Kohli --- was defining. Yashasvi Jaiswal did not get carried away. To be there from start to finish, which lasted 39.5 overs Jaiswal showed he valued his wicket.

Yes, the interesting stat is he has scored a ton in all formats of international cricket. But then, for someone who has also lit up domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League as well, to value his wicket was important. To face 121 balls for his 116 at a strike rate of 95.86 is fine for an ODI. Where Yashasvi Jaiswal has come good is in ensuring he did not play for his own century but also ensure India got to the winning target. That is more important than personal landmarks.

For those who have seen Yashasvi Jaiswal bat with aggression in Tests, adapting to the ODIs is a learning curve. At a time when the chatter is also on building the Indian side for the 2027 ICC World Cup (ODI) format, this young man has caught the eye. He is, indeed, an investment for Team India, a blue chip which needs to be treasured. Watch out for more from Yashasvi Jaiswal, the southpaw with skills and the hunger to prove himself consistently.