Sangakkara Reveals: 'Jaiswal Pestered Root For Hours, Had To Call Him Joeswal'

Sangakkara Reveals: 'Jaiswal Pestered Root For Hours, Had To Call Him Joeswal'

Kumar Sangakkara reveals Yashasvi Jaiswal's nickname 'Joeswal' due to his bond with Joe Root. Jaiswal's breakout season saw him scoring 625 runs, earning India caps.

“Used to call him 'Joe'swal": How Joe Root’s mentorship shaped Yashasvi Jaiswal at Rajasthan Royals - Inside Sport India

Rajasthan Royals’ Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, has shed light on a heartwarming mentorship story that unfolded quietly during IPL 2023. Sangakkara claimed that England’s Joe Root played a crucial role in shaping India’s rising star, Yashasvi Jaiswal. Both Jaiswal and Root are currently going head-to-head in the ongoing England vs India Test series, with Jaiswal continuing his march against the Three Lions. How Root shaped Yashasvi Jais…

ENG vs IND: Sangakkara Reveals Root's Role in Jaiswal's Growth

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Joe Root shared a close bond at Rajasthan Royals, reveals Kumar Sangakkara’s heartfelt insight.

"We used to call Jaiswal 'Joe-Swal'" - RR coach recalls Indian youngster's obsession with Joe Root amid ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara revealed how Yashasvi Jaiswal forged a bond with Joe Root when they shared the dressing room during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).