'Paaji Said To Me...': Yashasvi Jaiswal Reveals Life-changing Tips He Received From Virat Kohli

Young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a remarkable start to his Test career, with three centuries and eight half-centuries in just 14 Tests, boasting an impressive average of over 56. As he prepares for the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia, Jaiswal revealed that Virat Kohli 's advice on discipline has been a guiding force in his journey.

The 22-year-old credits Virat Kohli's words on the importance of discipline in all aspects of life as a key principle driving his ambition to have a long and successful career with the national team. With the five-Test series against Australia set to begin, Yashasvi Jaiswal is ready to face the challenge head-on, armed with the wisdom of his idol and the confidence of his impressive start to international cricket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals the tips that Virat Kohli shared with him

"When I started playing senior cricket, I spoke to Virat Paaji about how he manages himself," Jaiswal told bcci.tv.

"Paaji (Kohli) said to me that if I have to play all that cricket (as long as he has), then I have to be disciplined in my daily routines, follow the process.

"I have seen him (Kohli) doing the stuff consistently day-by-day (day in and day out), he motivates me to work on myself and make a difference in my habits," he said.

Yashasvi Jaiswal then elaborated on the template that he follows in his routine.

"I have always believed in consistency in my work. I have always had a plan when I go for practice. The focus is on recovery, to remain fresh for next practice, taking care of my diet," he said.

"The desire to play for India is the biggest motivation I have, really blessed to have these opportunities and ready for it," Jaiswal added.

The Mumbaikar echoed stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah 's confidence in the team's ability to adapt quickly.

"This is a different place. Ball comes at a different height, but that we all know and we are ready mentally. I really want to go in, see it and be there," he said.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal knows that finding opportunity in adversity is what separates men from boys. He believes he is up for the challenge.

"I always see this as an opportunity for me to go out there and learn," he said "People, a lot of times, talk about stuff, that this happens and that happens but I want to go and face that stuff and want to enjoy that smile, that is all I think about. Till you are not there (in person), you don't feel what it is." 

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(With PTI inputs)