‘Koi kaam bada chhota nahi hota’: Yashasvi Jaiswal recalls selling pani puris, living in tents during early struggles

Yashavi Jaiswal, in a podcast, opened up about the days he had to sell pani puris and work for the club that accommodated him.

By: Trends Desk

New Delhi | October 5, 2025 01:22 PM IST

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Yashasvi Jaiswal reflected on his life-changing moments and how he managed his aggression (Image source: Raj Shamani/YouTube)

Yashasvi Jaiswal is among India’s brightest young cricket talents. Born in Uttar Pradesh, the 23-year-old shot to fame in 2019 when he became the youngest player to score a double century in List A cricket, later making a mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Rajasthan Royals. In a recent podcast with Raj Shamani, Jaiswal opened up about his early struggles, including the days he sold pani puris and lived in tents while chasing his cricket dream in Mumbai.

Talking about his personal struggles, Jaiswal shared that he sold pani puris to survive and also lived in tents. “I used to stay with my uncle for a while. One day, I got a chance to stay in the tent. There was a club called Muslim United, and I had to participate in a game I wanted to excel at, and I did well. Then they offered me to stay there,” he said, adding, “I just wanted to be around a cricket environment and work on my game.”

Jaiswal further opened up about the days he had to sell pani puris and work for the club that accommodated him. “People there became my family, and if something is cooking for them, I help them. If they called me to help them after practice, I used to accompany them to earn some money,” he said.
“That was my life back then. And, it’s okay because no work is big or small. All that matters is that you put your 100 per cent in whatever you are doing,” Jaiswal said in Figuring Out With Raj Shamani.

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The cricketer further reflected on his life-changing moments and how he managed his aggression. Sharing about talking to himself by looking into the mirror, Jaiswal said. “I speak to myself for 10-15 minutes, and it helps me a lot. Whenever I perform good, I don’t miss a chance to applaud myself and prepare to proceed further.”

“I have aggression, but at that time, I consider what’s important for my team. I don’t want to get lost in my aggression,” he said. “Aggression is very important for me, but you shouldn’t show it. There is a slight difference between confidence and overconfidence.

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