[WATCH] IND vs WI 2025: Brian Lara’s hilarious request to Yashasvi Jaiswal goes viral

Brian Lara’s humorous request to Yashavi Jaiswal has gone popular on social media. Jaiswal hit 175 off 258 balls in India’s first innings of the second Test against the West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Brian Lara, who was in attendance on Day 2 of the ongoing contest, shared a light-hearted moment with Jaiswal on the ground after the day’s play.

The former West Indian southpaw praised the opening batter and joked that he should not batter the West Indian bowlers the next time.

“Don’t beat our bowlers that bad,” Lara told Jaiswal while congratulating him on his knock.

 

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The hilarious remark was met with laughs and a warm hug between the two before Lara walked past towards another section of the ground. Jaiswal then expressed his sentiments on the kind of mindset he had while batting against the Windies.

Jaiswal commented on how he always keeps the team before his personal milestones. He also mentioned his hunger of converting starts into big scores and capitalising on the situation.

“I always put the team first, how I can play for my team, and what is important for my team at that moment in time. So, I always think that, and that gives me the answer to how I can play, what shots I can play, how the wicket is, and if I’m there, I make sure that I take it as long as I can. That is all my mindset: that if I have a start, I make sure that I make it big, just like that,” remarked Jaiswal.