"When he scolds us, even that feels good" - Yashasvi Jaiswal's stunning statement on Team India legend post IND vs SA 2025 ODIs

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said that it feels good even when former skipper Rohit Sharma scolds them. The 23-year-old was last seen in action during the three-match ODI series against South Africa, which India won 2-1.

During his appearance on Agenda AajTak 2025 on Wednesday, December 10, the southpaw was asked to describe the mood in the Indian dressing room with and without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Jaiswal said that the presence of the duo motivates the players to give their best, stating:

“Absolutely, if you ask me, their presence helps us young players a lot. The way they carry themselves, the way they discuss the game, and the way they have played cricket through the years, they have done so well for India. Watching them gives us inspiration, because they have performed at such intensity, at this level, under so much pressure, for so many years.”

“Seeing them on the field or talking to them is really enjoyable. They share so much experience and explain things to us like younger brothers. They want us to avoid the mistakes they made and keep learning and developing as cricketers and as human beings. It feels really good,” he added.

He further added that when the duo is not around, the players miss them. He also mentioned that whenever Rohit scolds them, it feels rewarding because they know he is doing it for their own benefit. He said:

“And when they are not around, of course we all miss them. Their presence helps us a lot. It feels more fun and more relaxed when they are there. Bhaiya (Rohit Sharma) loves us just as much. Even in his scolding, there is love. If he is not scolding us, it almost feels like something is wrong or maybe he did not like something. When he scolds us, even that feels good because we know he is doing it for our own good.”

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s next international assignment is the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11.

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli occupy the top two spots in the ODI batting rankings

Rohit Sharma had a solid outing in the South Africa series, scoring 146 runs in three innings at an average of 48.66 and a strike rate of 110.60, including two fifties. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli was named Player of the Series after amassing 302 runs in three innings at an average of 101.00 and a strike rate of 117.05, registering two centuries and a fifty.

In the latest ODI batting rankings updated on December 10, Rohit retained his top spot with a rating of 781, while Kohli climbed to second with 773, as the veteran duo continue to shine for India in the 50-over format.