Tejasvi Jaiswal, elder brother of India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, once gave up his dream of becoming a cricketer due to financial constraints. But on 6 December 2025, life came full circle for him when he hit his maiden T20 half century while playing for Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

The moment was more than a professional milestone. It marked his return to the game he had once given up so his family could survive and so his younger brother could continue chasing his dream. In an interview with Sportstar, Tejasvi recounted his journey, which he described as one filled with hope and sacrifices that eventually brought him back to cricket.

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Years ago, when the Jaiswal family was struggling financially, Tejasvi walked

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