Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impressive performance has drawn comparisons to cricket legends like Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar, but Virender Sehwag believes it’s premature to equate him with such icons. Despite Jaiswal’s outstanding form, Sehwag emphasizes the need for caution in making comparisons.
Regarding the debate between playing for franchises versus representing the country, Sehwag asserts that national duty should take precedence over league commitments.
Virender Sehwag said: “He is a very good batsman but I think comparisons are too early. I firmly believe that representing a country should always take precedence over participating in any league. It is essential for players to prioritize national duty above club commitments. A prime example of this dedication was evident in the ILT20, where several West Indies players chose to leave the league temporarily to represent their nation in international fixtures in Australia.”
He further added: “While I understand the allure of international leagues for domestic players, I believe their primary focus should remain on excelling in domestic competitions with the ultimate goal of representing India internationally.”
He expressed confidence that participating in the IPL wouldn’t result in burnout or exhaustion before the T20 World Cup. Instead, he viewed the league as an excellent opportunity to gear up for the main event.
“I am confident that fatigue or burnout will not be a concern for players heading into T20 World Cup. On the contrary I feel that tournaments like IPL or ILT20 will prove instrumental in preparing teams for the global event. In IPL, one has to play 14 matches over two months, so there is ample time to maintain form and fitness and fine tune skills ahead of the T20 World Cup,” Virender Sehwag concluded.
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