In the electrifying season of IPL 2023, the opening batsmen of Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Faf du Plessis, have been making headlines with their impressive performances. These three players currently occupy the top three spots in the list of leading run-scorers this season. However, when AB de Villiers was asked to reveal his favorite player of the year, he surprised everyone with his choice.
Contrary to expectations, AB de Villiers did not choose his friend Virat Kohli or the talented Shubman Gill. Instead, he named Rajasthan Royals’ opener Yashasvi Jaiswal as his favorite player of IPL 2023. Jaiswal, an uncapped 21-year-old player, has had a scintillating season, amassing 625 runs in 14 matches at an impressive average of 48.08 and a strike rate of 163.61. He finished fourth in the race for the coveted Orange Cap, awarded to the highest run-scorer in the tournament.
Throughout the season, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s batting has been nothing short of extraordinary. His performances have even overshadowed those of his teammate Jos Buttler, who struggled to find his form this year. AB de Villiers, speaking from Jio Cinema, expressed his admiration for Jaiswal, highlighting his exceptional skills and composed demeanor on the field. The South African star praised Jaiswal’s ability to dominate bowlers and maintain control over his innings.
De Villiers further emphasized that while Shubman Gill is slightly older and has already made his mark, he believes Yashasvi Jaiswal has a long and promising career ahead of him. According to the veteran cricketer, Jaiswal possesses all the necessary qualities to become a great player in the future.
Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exceptional performances, his team, the Rajasthan Royals, fell short of qualifying for the playoffs this year. With 14 points in 14 matches, they finished the season on a disappointing note. The Royals started the IPL 2023 season with great momentum but struggled during the mid-season phase, which ultimately hampered their progress.
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While the Rajasthan Royals may have missed out on the playoffs, the recognition and praise bestowed upon Yashasvi Jaiswal by AB de Villiers and others in the cricketing world serve as a testament to the young opener’s immense talent and potential. As Jaiswal continues to develop his skills and gain experience, fans can look forward to witnessing his growth and contribution to Indian cricket in the years to come.
