Yashasvi Jaiswal’s childhood coach, Jwala Singh, has addressed the reports surrounding the cricketer selling panipuri during his early cricketing days. Recently, Jaiswal has been the centre of attention for his exceptional knock, attracting significant attention and praise. Despite the flamboyant batter’s remarkable efforts and significant progress that led to his call-up to the national team, his humble background of selling panipuri on the streets of Mumbai has become an internet sensation.
What did Yashasvi Jaiswal ‘s coach say?
During a recent interview, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s childhood coach, Jwala Singh, voiced his disappointment regarding the viral news of the cricketer selling pani-puri on the streets. The coach also shared insights into Jaiswal’s cricketing journey, highlighting the challenges he faced due to financial constraints, and shed light on the truth behind the pictures that went viral on social media.
Speaking in an interview, he stated, “Yashasvi Jaiswal met me in 2013 while staying in Azad Maidan’s tent and didn’t have much financial support. Though his father worked very hard to keep the family running, there were certain limits. So, in the Azad Maidan Ground, there would be Pani-Puri trolleys that would turn up and Jaiswal would go in a friendly manner, speak with them and at times sell a few pani-puri’s to earn 20-25 rupee.”
Continuing further, he said, “On social media, a photo and a video went viral which shows Jaiswal standing next to a pani-puri guy claiming that he is his father. In 2018, when he was selected for the U-19’s for the first time, one of the TV channels had approached me, insisting on taking visuals of Jaiswal selling pani-puri. I was disappointed but the channel requested by saying that it is ‘normal’ and took the visuals anyway.”
Jwala Singh expresses his disappointment
Jwala Singh emphasized that his family embraced Yashasvi Jaiswal as their own child, ensuring he had access to all necessary facilities. However, they were deeply hurt by the circulation of fake stories about him.
Explaining the situation, he said, “So as per the visuals, media claims that the man next to him is his father, but Jaiswal’s father has come to Mumbai only for work purpose just a few times from 2013 to 2022. And during this period, Jaiswal has stayed with me and my family. We have never treated him like a student but instead as our own child and given all the facilities. So, watching these fake stories on him selling pani-puri does disappoint me because only a part of it is true. When these types of stories go viral, as a coach and a father-figure, it does hurt.”
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