Jwala Singh is not just a long-time coach, but also mentor and father figure to India cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal.
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Jwala Singh was an aspiring cricketer who approached the legendary Ramakant Achrekar for guidance, but fate had other plans for him.
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India cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal at a net practice session with coach Jwala Singh observing him intently.
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India international Yashasvi Jaiswal (right) celebrating a milestone with mentor Jwala Singh.
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File photo of Jwala Singh, childhood coach of Indian cricket star Yashasvi Jaiswal, at a nets practice session in Mumbai.
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Jwala Singh, mentor of Indian cricket star Yashasvi Jaiswal, coaching a budding cricketer in Mumbai.
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Jwala Singh, mentor of Indian cricket star Yashasvi Jaiswal, coaching a budding cricketer in Mumbai.
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Jwala Singh, mentor of Indian cricket star Yashasvi Jaiswal, closely observing a budding cricketer at a practice session in Mumbai.