Mark Waugh Picks Yashasvi Jaiswal as Next Test Great, Overlooks Shubman Gill

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News18•07-01-2026, 10:59
Mark Waugh Picks Yashasvi Jaiswal as Next Test Great, Overlooks Shubman Gill
- •Legendary Australian Mark Waugh named 24-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal as the next great Test batsman, favoring him over Shubman Gill.
- •Jaiswal debuted in July 2023, has amassed 2511 runs in 28 Tests, including 7 centuries and 13 half-centuries.
- •He is currently India’s highest-ranked Test batter, with centuries in Australia, England, and West Indies.
- •Waugh highlighted Jaiswal's "special" talent, double hundred, and average near 50, calling him a "champion batsman."
- •The discussion took place during the fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground, where Michael Vaughan backed Harry Brook.
Why It Matters: Mark Waugh backs Yashasvi Jaiswal as Test cricket's next big star, citing his impressive record.
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