In a gripping moment that captured the intensity of Test cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s composed yet firm reaction to Sai Sudharsan’s risky single on Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford has become the talk of the cricketing world. The incident unfolded in the 37th over of India’s innings during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy clash against England. Facing Brydon Carse, Sai Sudharsan tapped the ball and instinctively called for a quick single.
However, Jaiswal, stationed at the non-striker’s end, was nowhere near halfway down the pitch, and the ball whizzed past the mid-on fielder—missing a potential run-out opportunity by inches. Had it been a direct hit, India would’ve lost one of their key batsmen.
Fortunately, Jaiswal survived, and instead of showing visible anger or frustration, he calmly walked up to his partner and offered a pointed but polite lesson: “Sai, ball jaane toh de yaar,” advising him to let the ball get past the fielder before attempting such a risky run. It was a moment that summed up the young opener’s cricketing maturity—clear-headed under pressure and mindful of the bigger picture, as India look to level the five-match series.
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This exchange has since gone viral on social media, with fans praising Jaiswal’s leadership and temperament. It was also a gentle reminder of the finer nuances of Test cricket, where patience, communication, and game awareness often outweigh flair.
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Despite the misjudged run, Sai Sudharsan redeemed himself handsomely with a composed half-century. Making his return to the playing XI, he scored a determined 61 off 151 balls, including seven boundaries. His 72-run stand with Rishabh Pant stabilised the Indian innings after the quick dismissals of KL Rahul (46) and Jaiswal (58) post-lunch.
Pant, who looked set for a big knock, had to retire hurt on 37 after taking a painful blow to the ankle from Chris Woakes. India ended Day 1 at 264/4, with the concern over Pant’s fitness looming large.
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England will begin Day 2 with the second new ball, and the opening hour could shape the remainder of the Test. With the pitch starting to show signs of uneven bounce, batting won’t get any easier. If India can weather the morning session and stretch their total to 350, it might feel closer to 450 in these conditions. But should England strike early, they could restrict India to under 325—keeping the match finely balanced at Old Trafford.
