IPL 2023: Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal compares Yashasvi Jaiswal's rags-to-riches story with his humble beginnings
In a Facebook post, Agarwal said that Jaiswal's life story is close to his heart, as the batsman, through his hard work and dedication, has shown that anything is achievable.
Rajasthan Royals' opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's rags-to-riches story has not only impressed the masses but also the who-is-who of the society. Earlier, it was Sanjiv Mehta, CEO and MD, Hindustan Uniuliver Limited, who went gaga over the batsman in a social media post, this time, it is Vedanta Resources founder and chairman Anil Agarwal, who is all praise for Rajasthan batsman's outstanding performance in IPL 2023.
In a Facebook post, Agarwal said that Jaiswal's life story is close to his heart, as the batsman, through his hard work and dedication, has shown that anything is achievable.
"Today, I am going to tell you about a story which has touched my heart. Yashasvi Jaiswal through his journey from being a panipuri vendor to a star cricketer has shown the world that one can achieve anything in their life if they have dedication and hard work. One can cross any hurdle in their life."
The billionaire businessman's own story is a great example in the folklore of Indian business. In last two decades, he has scaled greater heights to establish himself as a stalwart in the Indian business scene.
The businessman compared his humble beginnings with Jaiswal's journey from a small tent in Azad Maidan to the top cricket ground. "Jaiswal started his cricket journey from a small tent in Mumbai's Azad Maidan and played in the top cricket grounds across India. I feel delighted by his career journey since I too started my life from a small chawl in Mumbai."
In IPL 2023, Jaiswal has taken the cricket world by storm, amassing 442 runs in 10 matches. He has emerged as a one-man army as far as Rajasthan Royals' batting is concerned. The batsman has a century and three half-centuries to his name in this edition of IPL.
Agarwal says that Jaiswal's success is the story of every person who dreams to achieve big. "His story reminds me of anyone who dreams big. Dear Yashswi, I wish your glory spreads many fold."
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