Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the spotlight in the second Test against England, crafting a spectacular maiden double-century at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The young opener’s remarkable feat not only marked a personal milestone but also etched him in the record books as the first Indian since November 2019 (Mayank Agarwal) to achieve a double-ton in Test cricket.
Known for his attacking style, Jaiswal exhibited exceptional composure amid frequent wicket falls, reaching the monumental 200-run mark from 277 deliveries. Standing as the third-youngest Indian to achieve this after Sunil Gavaskar and Vinod Kambli, Jaiswal also became the first left-handed batter since Gautam Gambhir in 2008 to secure a Test double century.
Joining an exclusive club of Indian left-handers to achieve this feat – Gambhir, Kambli (twice), and Sourav Ganguly (once) – Yashasvi Jaiswal’s innings showcased maturity beyond his years.
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Reflecting on his outstanding performance at the end of the first day, Yashasvi Jaiswal emphasized the importance of trusting his process and maintaining discipline in response to changing pitch conditions and an aging ball. Messages from Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid urging him to stay calm and convert hundreds into substantial innings played a pivotal role in his mental approach.
In the current innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s resilience and confidence were evident as he led India’s charge, concluding the first day unbeaten at 179 runs from 257 deliveries. His dominance placed India in a commanding position at 336 for six, a testament to his solo brilliance as no other batter managed to score even a half-century.
On Day 2, Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased versatility, defying Shoaib Bashir with strategic rotation of strike while cautiously facing the challenge posed by James Anderson. Breaking free in the 100th over, he unleashed a six against Bashir to reach his century, and later secured his double-century with a boundary.
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With two centuries and two half-centuries in just ten Test innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s adaptability shone through as he seamlessly switched between ground strokes and aerial shots. The innings featured elegant drives and lofted shots, particularly against spinners, underlining his ability to dominate the bowling attack with flair. The Vizag crowd and teammates alike erupted in applause for Jaiswal’s extraordinary display.
Here is how the netizens reacted to the double century from Yashasvi Jaiswal:
Maiden DOUBLE HUNDRED for Yashasvi Jaiswal 🔥🔥
TAKE. A. BOW 🙌
Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ybj_19 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/uTvJLdtDje
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2024
That Leap. That Celebration. That Special Feeling 👏 👏
Here’s how Yashasvi Jaiswal notched up his Double Hundred 🎥 🔽
Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/X85JZGt0EV#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ybj_19 | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/CUiikvbQqa
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal, you beauty, your bat has become a magic wand. Congratulations to a spectacular 200 runs! 🌟 Rewriting cricket history, one milestone at a time! #Yashasvi200 @ybj_19 #INDvsENGTest pic.twitter.com/v7SzJ8e7CG
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 3, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored a double century in:
– Ranji Trophy.
– Duleep Trophy.
– Irani Cup.
– Test cricket.He is just 22 years old…!!! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/dXRLv2ygDE
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 3, 2024
– Completed 50 with a four.
– Completed 100 with a six.
– Completed 150 with a four.
– Completed 200 with a four.Yashasvi Jaiswal is ice cool. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/5nO7RpiSgD
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 3, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes a double century, Incredible performance showcasing his talent and determination. You boy 💪🔥❤️#INDvsENG #YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/FIQWtoBxRb
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) February 3, 2024
In my opinion, #YashasviJaiswal will do even better than Sehwag for Indian Cricket Team. The talent is enormous & so is his dedication .#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/imO75U8vG5
— Aᴊᴀʏ_ Kᴏʜʟɪ – 𝟭𝟴 ⁵ (@Ajaykumar180218) February 3, 2024
𝐘𝐁𝐉 – 𝐘oung, 𝐁old & 𝐉aw-dropping 👏
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s stand and applaud the first 🇮🇳 player to score a double hundred in the ongoing WTC cycle 💪#YashasviJaiswal #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/RE1FOZyNxp
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 3, 2024
“Double it up”
He does have a very emotional connect with Azad Maidan and this saying is something which is inculcated in the minds of Mumbai batsmen from a very young age.
🇮🇳’s 3rd youngest double centurion behind Kambli & Sunny G.
Yashasvi Jaiswal ❤️pic.twitter.com/YNPwSYy71F
— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) February 3, 2024
What a knock this by Yashasvi Jaiswal. There’s already talk in the Australian camp about him with both players and coaches alike very keen to see him bat in Australia later this year. “Proper player” is how one described him #IndvEng
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) February 3, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal touching sky with that leap. 👏pic.twitter.com/yeyvVszxQ8
— Cricket.com (@weRcricket) February 3, 2024
#YashasviJaiswal . next big thing in Indian cricket team 🔥 👍🏻#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/20DXnC09UH
— Aᴊᴀʏ_ Kᴏʜʟɪ – 𝟭𝟴 ⁵ (@Ajaykumar180218) February 3, 2024
