In anticipation of the third T20I against West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday, August 8, the young and promising opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal was handed his debut cap by vice-captain Suryakumar Yadav.
This significant moment unfolded as a substitution for opener Ishan Kishan, who posted scores of 6(9) and 27(23) in the initial two matches. The decision to replace Ishan Kishan was spurred by his inability to secure a fifty in his last 16 T20Is.
A video shared by the official broadcaster Jio Cinema captured the heartfelt exchange, showcasing Yadav presenting the T20I cap to Jaiswal while sharing words of wisdom for the occasion. Yadav expressed his pleasure in bestowing the cap upon a Test player and extended his congratulations to the emerging talent, encouraging him to stay true to himself and approach the game fearlessly.
The clip, shared by the BCCI on their official account, quickly gained viral traction. Beyond Jaiswal’s debut, the playing XI saw the return of fit-again Kuldeep Yadav, replacing Ravi Bishnoi. As the match got underway, West Indies’ captain Rovman Powell won the toss and elected to bat in the third T20I against India.
💬 💬 "It's my pleasure to give a cap to a Test player. Be yourself, be fearless." ☺️ 👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2023
Some special words from Suryakumar Yadav as he handed over Yashasvi Jaiswal his T20I cap. 🧢
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A recovered Jason Holder made way for Roston Chase in the lineup. Regarding the ongoing series, West Indies currently hold a 2-0 advantage in the five-game series. They secured victories over the Men in Blue with margins of four runs and two wickets in the first two T20Is, respectively.
