Team India’s Suryakumar Yadav lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal for his outstanding century on Day 1 of the opening Test between India and England on Friday, June 20. The match is taking place at Headingley in Leeds, as part of the five-match Test series. After being put in to bat first, India saw a solid start from the young opener.
Jaiswal grabbed the opportunity with both hands, scoring a superb hundred to lead from the front. Impressed by his brilliant performance, Suryakumar Yadav shared a photo of Jaiswal’s celebration on his Instagram story to show his appreciation.
“Maahol Gritty hai bhai (The atmosphere is gritty),” he wrote in his story.
“JCB Jaiswal #YBJ6 &4ONLY,” he added with a few emojis.
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Jaiswal made a fine 101 off 159 deliveries, showcasing his class with 16 boundaries and a six. The left-handed opener also achieved a rare milestone, becoming just the fifth Indian to hit a century in his debut Test innings on English soil. He joined a prestigious group featuring Vijay Manjrekar, Sandeep Patil, Sourav Ganguly, and Murali Vijay.
Jaiswal, Gill hit centuries as India dominate Day 1 of 1st Test
England captain Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first after winning the toss didn’t quite pay off. Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided a solid foundation, putting together a 91-run partnership for the first wicket. After Rahul’s dismissal, debutant Sai Sudharsan fell cheaply, but India quickly regained control.
Jaiswal then combined with skipper Shubman Gill to form a crucial 129-run partnership for the fourth wicket. While Jaiswal notched up a fine century, Gill led from the front, remaining unbeaten on 127 from 175 balls, laced with 16 boundaries and a six.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant added to England’s woes, playing a fluent knock of 65* off 102 balls. At stumps on Day 1, India stood tall at 359/3. With Gill and Pant set at the crease, India will aim to post a massive first-innings total and carry the momentum into Day 2.
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