Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan His latest comment about the best left-handed opening batsman in Test cricket has once again created a buzz in the cricket world. The former all-rounder took to social media after the first day of the second Test. India And west indies At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the young batsman was praised for his incredible consistency and ability to play big innings under pressure. His post quickly went viral, with fans and experts discussing the accuracy of his bold statement.
Irfan Pathan among the best left handed opening batsman
Pathan praised the young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal After his brilliant performance on the first day of the second test. Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten on 173 off 253 balls, once again demonstrated his remarkable consistency and hunger for big scores. Impressed by the southpaw’s dominance, Pathan took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Another big score from Yashasvi Jaiswal. This guy is the best left-handed opener in Test cricket right now. The stats show that.”
Another big score from Yashasvi Jaiswal. This guy is the best left handed opener in test cricket at the moment. The numbers suggest so.
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 10 October 2025
Pathan’s statement reflects what many cricket fans and experts have come to believe – that at just 23, Jaiswal has become one of the most reliable opening batsmen in world cricket, especially in the red-ball formats.
Jaiswal’s unbeaten innings has given India the lead
India finished the first day strongly and scored 318/2 when invited to bat first. Jaiswal was the star of the day, playing an impeccable innings full of patience, timing and calculated aggression. His unbeaten 173 included 22 fours and he showed remarkable composure against both pace and spin. Partnership with fellow batsmen KL Rahul And Shubman GillJaiswal ensured that India maintained control throughout the day’s play.
India has already crossed the 300-run mark on the very first day, so Jaiswal’s presence at the crease gives the team a great opportunity to score big in the first innings. If he continues his form on the second day also, he can score a double century.
