Harbhajan Singh names 'future' superstar of Indian cricket; 'This boy is here to stay'

Amid ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, some cricketing action is happening in domestic circuit as well, where Rest of India and Madhya Pradesh are squaring off for Irani Cup. In match-up Rest of India are currently in driver's seat, courtesy of first innings total of 484 and MP falling short at 294. Harbhajan Singh, who is a keen observer of Indian cricket is apparently updated with what's happening in Irani Cup and has evidently picked a name on whose shoulders future of India's cricket will rest.

Impressed with Abhimanyu Easwaran and Yashasvi Jaiswal's performances in first innings of Irani Cup, Harbhajan Singh has come out on Twitter to express his delight with batsmen. Easwaran and Jaiswal scored respective tons in first innings and w are at end of praise from 'Turbanator'. "Abhimanyu Easwaran Making Every Opportunity Count. 154 In Irani Cup Yashasvi Jaiswal Brilliant Kck Of 213, This Boy Is Here To Say. Future Of Indian Cricket Is In Safe Hands"

Irani Cup 2023: MP vs ROI

After winning toss, Rest of India decided to bat first at Captain Roop Singh Cricket Stadium. ROI did t get off to best of starts as Mayank Agarwal fell cheaply after scoring just 2 runs on board. Following that, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Yashasvi Jaiswal got things rolling and amassed a huge partnership of 371 runs. Both got out at same time. Easwaran scored a mammoth 154-run kck, whereas Jaiswal registered an exceptional 213 runs. After this wickets fell at regular intervals and ROI ended up getting 484 in first innings. In reply, MP endured a horrible start with 3 wickets going down within first 15 runs. Yash Dubey and Harsh Gawli stood out in MP's innings. Gawli scored 54 runs whereas Dubey went on to score 109 runs. Despite century by Dubey, MP could only put up 294 on board. In ir second innings, ROI are in a commanding position. ROI's second innings ended at 246, to end up setting a target of 437 runs for MP. Chasing target MP are 20/1 after 5 overs.