- Observant sports fans will have noticed a common factor that cuts across disciplines when an exciting talent emerges, promising to carry on the game’s proud and historic legacy. Sporting superstars of international renown with the potential to turn the page are frequently viewed as part of the transition process. Of course, when the most feted, admired, eulogized, and loved icon gives enough indication to leave the arena, every sporting discipline must go through a transition period. We know how every notable name in sports has established its credentials, left a legacy, and invariably passed the baton to any emerging talent worthy of carrying on the legacy.
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- Without naming names, which would be blasphemy while leaving out scores of legendary athletes who have graced their respective disciplines over the decades, suffice it to say that the show must go on. As Indians, we are all passionate about cricket, which has been given the status of religion due to its immense popularity across the country. As you are aware, Team India is in the West Indies for a two-Test series, and we won the first Test match convincingly. Remember, this is the start of the World Test Championship cycle, and every away Test victory will have a significant impact on the points total.
- The spectacular debut century of the talented opener Yashaswi Jaiswal was one of the highlights of India’s thumping victory over the West Indies. The Mumbai opener was drafted after some of the established cricketers were dropped or injured. How the prodigiously talented Jaiswal went about constructing his Test innings on a tricky wicket speaks volumes about the southpaw’s potential as the next big thing to happen to Indian cricket. People who follow Indian cricket closely will have noticed that Jaiswal has been extremely consistent in all forms of the game, including the domestic Ranji Trophy. His exploits in the recently concluded IPL are self-explanatory.
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- Jaiswal’s quick feet, all-around stroke-making abilities, assured footwork, the ease with which he plays both pace and spin and, most importantly, his ideal temperament can only bode well for Indian cricket in all formats. He appears to have a cool head on his able shoulders and should be expected to keep the promises made right now. As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ajinkya Rahane enter the twilight of their illustrious professional careers, the legacy must be passed on to the likes of Jaiswal, Shubman Gills, Mohammed Siraj, and a few other promising prospects who are expected to carry on the legacy of Indian cricket. Indian cricket will undoubtedly thrive.
