‘It’s a joke’: Mumbai legend urges Jaiswal to focus on batting, not wicket-keeping

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has criticized Yashasvi Jaiswal's decision to take up wicket-keeping ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season, calling the move a bit of a joke. Mumbai Ranji Trophy captain Siddhesh Lad revealed that the 24-year-old batter has been working hard on his wicket-keeping skills, potentially aiming to keep wickets for Mumbai and the national side.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Jaffer warned that wicket-keeping is a demanding discipline that is difficult to master without childhood experience. Pointing out existing wicket-keepers like Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan, Jaffer urged Jaiswal to concentrate on his batting ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy and India's tour of New Zealand.