by Rohit Sharma appeared cautious when asked about Yashasvi Jaiswal’s impressive performance against England. Some cultures believe excessive praise can attract negative energy, and it seemed Sharma might share this belief during the post-match presentation in Rajkot.
“I’ve already talked quite a bit about him,” Sharma remarked. “I’m sure people outside the team have been discussing him as well. I prefer to remain composed and not overly discuss him.”
“I won’t say much about Jaiswal. Everyone is already talking about him. Let him keep playing. His good form is beneficial for us. That’s all I’ll say for now,” Rohit expressed, sounding more like a concerned parent of a talented child wary of the potential consequences of too much praise. You could picture him hanging strings of chili and lime on India’s dressing-room doorframe, or perhaps performing superstitious rituals around Jaiswal to ward off any ill luck.
It’s understandable why Rohit feels this way. Jaiswal is that exceptional type of player who seems too good too soon, making it feel almost inappropriate to discuss him too much. Just let him be and let his performances speak for themselves.
This sentiment, likely shared by many, is also influenced by the comparisons drawn between Jaiswal and legendary figures like Don Bradman and Vinod Kambli. Bradman, known for his unparalleled career, and Kambli, who started brightly but saw his career fade due to various reasons, add weight to the caution surrounding Jaiswal’s early success.
