Yashasvi Jaiswal’s love affair with red-ball cricket continued on Friday, as the young Indian opener notched up his fifth Test century during Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. The 23-year-old reached the landmark in 144 deliveries, anchoring India’s innings with a masterclass in strokeplay, patience, and temperament.

Displaying positive intent from the outset, Jaiswal got India off to a flying start alongside fellow opener KL Rahul. The pair laid a solid foundation, stitching together a 92-run opening stand on a pitch that offered early encouragement for batting. Jaiswal, in particular, was proactive, regularly finding the gaps and dispatching loose deliveries to the boundary with precision.

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5th hundred in Test cricket! ? ?

This has been a fine knock in the series opener! ? ?

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Even after India suffered a minor wobble just before lunch, losing both Rahul and debutant B Sai Sudharsan in quick succession, Jaiswal held firm. Unfazed by the twin blows, he continued to bat with calm authority, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking while rebuilding the innings in partnership with new Test captain Shubman Gill.