Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Cheeky Sledge Works

An entertaining exchange between India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella grabbed attention during the first Test in Galle. Dickwella had been involved in some on-field banter earlier in the match, and when he came out to bat in Sri Lanka’s chase, Jaiswal appeared ready with a cheeky response. From his fielding position, Jaiswal encouraged Dickwella to play attacking shots, reminding him of the aggressive strokeplay he had shown in the first innings.

The banter then turned into an amusing IPL conversation. When Dickwella jokingly asked Jaiswal to get him into the IPL, Jaiswal replied that he would do so if Dickwella hit a six off the next bowler. Dickwella responded with a playful “thank you”, but moments later he attempted a shot against Prasidh Krishna and was dismissed. The sequence quickly became one of the most entertaining moments of the Test, with Jaiswal’s playful sledging drawing attention from cricket fans.