[WATCH]- ENG vs IND 1st Test: England Player Borrows Jaiswal’s Bat For Shadow Practice

England batter Harry Brook was amusingly spotted shadow batting with Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s bat on Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. In a video shared by England’s Barmy Army, Brook, a right-hander, was seen playfully practising a few strokes using the left-hander’s bat. He also appeared to share a light-hearted chat with Jaiswal.

The fun moment seemed to happen during a drinks break, while Jaiswal was receiving treatment after removing his helmet. Earlier, Jaiswal made history by becoming the first Indian to score a Test century at Headingley, reaching the landmark in 144 balls with a single off Brydon Carse in the 49th over.

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After England chose to bowl first, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul made the most of the favourable batting conditions at Headingley. The duo put together a solid 91-run partnership in 24.5 overs before Brydon Carse dismissed Rahul for 42 off 78 balls.

Debutant B Sai Sudharsan couldn’t get off the mark, falling for a duck as Ben Stokes trapped him down the leg side, with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith pulling off a brilliant catch.

India Suffer Setback With Jaiswal’s Departure

England captain Ben Stokes pulled off another moment of brilliance after tea by removing the well-set opener for 101. Coming around the wicket, he knocked over the off-stump to end a crucial 129-run partnership between Jaiswal and Shubman Gill.

Though it brought some relief to the hosts, India still remain ahead as their skipper approaches a century. The visitors are eyeing their first Test series win in England since 2007. Stokes will be eager to prevent that and also protect his unbeaten home series record. India drew 2-2 in 2021–22 and lost 4-1 in England back in 2018.

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