India National Cricket Team young opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a brilliant century for his team in the Test series opener against the England National Cricket Team.
Jaiswal’s innings was brought to an end by the English skipper Ben Stokes on Day 1 of the first Test match at Headingley in Leeds on Friday, June 20.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal gets out after playing a brilliant knock
Opening the innings with KL Rahul, Jaiswal looked great out in the middle, and he played with great intent. Jaiswal didn’t face any troubles while batting against Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, Ben Stokes, and Shoaib Bashir.
He built a 91-run opening partnership with KL Rahul, which was the fourth highest in Indian cricket history in the first innings of the first Test of an away tour.
Even after losing his opening partner in the 25th over, he kept going strong and set his eyes on a big score. He completed his fifty off 96 balls and a ton off 144 balls. Jaiswal showcased an off-side masterclass during his innings, as only 9 of his first 100 runs were scored on the leg side.
After reaching the three-figure mark, Jaiswal was absolutely delighted, and he celebrated aggressively. He also received a standing ovation from the crowd and the Indian dressing room.
Meanwhile, on the third ball of the 53rd over, Ben Stokes picked a big wicket for his side by dismissing Jaiswal. He bowled a length delivery from a wide angle, and Jaiswal went for a drive down the ground.
The ball nipped away to beat the outside edge of Jaiswal’s bat and hit the stumps to send the batter packing for 101 runs off 159 balls, with 16 fours and 1 six.
Watch: Ben Stokes knocks over Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Hats off to Yashasvi Jaiswal – Sanjay Manjrekar
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar took to X to shower praise on Jaiswal for his brilliant innings in the match and stated:
“It just amazes me how these batters, after months of white ball cricket, take to Test cricket like fish to water. Rahul, Gill but for now hats off to Yashasvi Jaiswal!”
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was also delighted with the way Jaiswal batted in English conditions. The World Cup-winning player wrote on X:
“It was a pleasure to see Yashasvi Jaiswal bat in those English conditions today. Pure joy. Brilliant.”
Meanwhile, the former England skipper Michael Atherton labelled Jaiswal as one of the most exciting young players in world cricket. He said:
“He is an amazing player of spin. He doesn’t hang back. He is one of the most exciting young players in the world today. Yashasvi Jaiswal announces himself in England with a wonderful 100.”
