India, April 10 -- Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali didn't mince words as he delivered a stinging reality check to India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose recent dip in form has sparked concern. Drawing parallels with Prithvi Shaw's derailed trajectory, Basit urged Jaiswal to rediscover his form before it's too late.

Jaiswal, once hailed as Indian cricket's next big thing following a spectacular 2023, has seen his form spiral after returning from India's 3-1 Test series defeat in Australia earlier this year. A solitary half-century - 67 against Sunrisers Hyderabad - is all he has to show in IPL 2025. The Rajasthan Royals opener, who was previously celebrated for his attacking flair and composure, now finds himself trapped in a we...