Yashasvi Jaiswal named in 2025 TIME100 Next with Lamine Yamal and Jonathan Bailey: ‘No dream is too big to be chased…’

Indian cricket star Yashasvi Jaiswal makes the 2025 TIME100 Next list alongside international talents such as Jonathan Bailey, Monica Barbaro and Lamine Yamal.

Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list, a distinction that recognises 100 emerging leaders who are shaping the future across fields like business, entertainment, sports, politics, health, science, and activism. An expansion of the TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world, TIME100 Next celebrates young leaders who are making waves with their vision, dedication, and impact.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the only Indian cricketer to make this list.

The full list, along with related tributes, will appears in the October 13 issue of TIME magazine. Alongside Yashasvi, international names on the list include Jonathan Bailey, Monica Barbaro, and Lamine Yamal, while Indian names include Kartik Kumra, Lalit Keshre, and Shantanu Agarwal, who are also recognised for their influence and vision in their respective fields.

Being included in TIME100 Next is not only a testament to Yashasvi’s cricketing prowess but also to his influence as a role model for young aspirants around the world. With other global and Indian leaders recognised alongside him, the list highlights a generation of changemakers shaping industries, inspiring peers, and redefining what it means to lead.