Yashasvi Jaiswal, selected for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, has already achieved a significant milestone. TIME magazine has recognized his potential by including the Indian opener in its ‘100 Next’ list. This list highlights 100 of the world’s most influential emerging leaders. Jaiswal is the only cricketer to be featured.
TIME’s ‘100 Next’ list includes individuals from diverse fields, including entertainment, sports, and politics. The magazine focuses on individuals who are making a notable impact in their respective areas. The selection process for the list does not have an age restriction.
Within the sports category, five athletes are included in TIME magazine’s 2025 ‘100 Next’ list. These athletes represent various sports: Lamine Yamal (football), Paige Bueckers (basketball), Taylor Fritz (tennis), Geno Thitikul (golf), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (cricket).