‘Drop kisko karoge phir’ - Fans react as Sourav Ganguly wants to see Yashasvi Jaiswal in Team India squad for 2023 ODI World Cup

Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently busy playing in the ongoing two-match Test series in West Indies for Team India. In the first Test, he made his debut for the Men in Blue and made it a memorable one as he won the Player of the Match award for scoring 171 runs. Now, the former Team India skipper, Sourav Ganguly came up with a desire to see him in the India squad for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, later this year in India.

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While speaking to the Telegraph, Ganguly said: “Scoring a hundred on debut is always massive. I too have done it, so I know how special it is. Even technique-wise, he seems really good. A left-handed batsman’s presence in the team always helps. So, having him in the World Cup squad is a must." In this West Indies tour, Jaiswal is a part of the Test and T20I squad but he is yet to get a place in the ODI setup.

“I used to think about playing for my country when I was young.” - Yashasvi Jaiswal  

So, listening to such a desire, fans shared their mixed views on social media. Speaking about Jaiswal, he had a remarkable IPL 2023 while playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR). He was the 5th highest run-getter with 625 runs. Jaiswal also smashed the fastest fifty in the history of that tournament in the last season in just 13 balls. After that, when Ruturaj Gaikwad opted out from the stand-by players' list of Team India’s WTC final squad, Jaiswal replace him. Now, against West Indies, he made his international debut.

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After the first Test, during the post-match presentation, Jaiswal said: "(Prep and planning) We were just having a nice session. I spoke to Dravid sir a lot, and he gave me confidence. I want to thank the selectors and Rohit bhai for showing faith and allowing me to express. (Emotions...) What I have been working for... I'm just thinking of preparing well and focus on my discipline and process. (Playing Test for India) A special moment. I used to think about playing for my country when I was young. Emotional moment for me but this is just the start.”

Here is how fans have reacted:

So ganguly wants Gill & Jaiswal to open for India in ODI WC 🤔

— 𝙇𝙀𝙊 𝙍𝘿𝙆 (@champvirat_18) July 18, 2023

Format Mixing India Ka sabse Bada Weak point hai...koi ek Format me acha kar le to usko sab Format me le lo aur koi ek me kharab kare to usko sab me se nikal do🤦🤦

— CricMeji (@mehjul257) July 18, 2023

Jaiswal should prepare for t20 world cup 2024 .no chance of him playing this year's world cup

— Cricket (@rajdev_hirday) July 18, 2023

Then bring back Dhawan. Jaiswal after 2023 CWC. Can't play Jaiswal directly in CWC.

— Cric Top Class (@crictopclass) July 18, 2023

Gill jaiswal opening 😍💪

— ISHN (@Deshdrohit) July 18, 2023

Drop kisko karoge phir

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) July 18, 2023

Jaiswal has bigger PR than Shubman Gill

— Gaurav singh (@loggerheads24) July 18, 2023

Bring Dhawan back.

— Jinkismita Talukdar (@45merchandised_) July 18, 2023

Like Sachin and Ganguly the most iconic and prolific opening pairs in the history of the sport.

— Abhinav Singh (@ProteinEnforcer) July 18, 2023