In the dressing room, Rohit Sharma couldn’t hide his excitement as he witnessed Yashasvi Jaiswal’s spectacular century during day three of the Rajkot Test. Jaiswal, after a cautious start, displayed explosive batting, notching his second century of the series with a boundary off Mark Wood.
The jubilant celebration from Jaiswal was met with equal delight from the Indian skipper, Rohit Sharma, whose joy was evident on camera. Jaiswal’s achievement, achieved in just 122 balls, adorned with 9 boundaries and 5 sixes, was a moment of pride for both players.
A leap of joy to celebrate his second century of the series 🙌
Well played, Yashasvi Jaiswal 👏👏#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ybj_19 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/pdlPhn5e3N
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 17, 2024
Amidst the backdrop of Jaiswal’s heroics, England faced a daunting challenge against the relentless bowling attack led by Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav. With Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Joe Root once again and Kuldeep claiming crucial wickets, including the dangerous Ben Duckett, England crumbled to 319, granting India a commanding 226-run lead.
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Initially cautious, Jaiswal assumed an anchor role as Rohit Sharma unleashed his aggression. However, following Rohit’s departure, Jaiswal embraced the responsibility of attacking England’s bowlers. Transitioning from a cautious start, Jaiswal’s innings gained momentum, punctuated by a boundary-less first 48 balls, before exploding with a flurry of boundaries and a well-earned half-century, capped off with a towering six.
6⃣ x 2 🔥
Yashasvi Jaiswal is dealing in maximums at the moment in Rajkot 🙌#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/JtEbJETcAz
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 17, 2024
Transitioning from a cautious start, Jaiswal’s innings gained momentum, punctuated by a boundary-less first 48 balls, before exploding with a flurry of boundaries and a well-earned half-century, capped off with a towering six. His aggressive approach continued as he dominated the English bowling lineup, effortlessly dispatching deliveries from James Anderson and Tom Hartley.
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With a swift century, Jaiswal not only placed India in a commanding position but also solidified his position as the leading run-scorer in the series, surpassing the 400-run mark. Jaiswal’s heroic performance, reminiscent of his monumental 209 in the Vizag Test, stands as a testament to his exceptional talent and invaluable contribution to India’s success in the ongoing series.
