Facing 107 balls, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 58 runs, with the help of 10 boundaries and a maximum. In the initial phase of the Day 1 play, Jaiswal milked 94 runs along with fellow opening batsman KL Rahul. Facing 98 deliveries, Rahul accumulated 46 runs, which was laced with four boundaries
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Pic: X/@BCCI)
On Day 1 of the fourth Test match against England, Team India's opening batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal, was exceptional as ever in the longest format of the game.
Facing 107 balls, Jaiswal scored 58 runs, with the help of 10 boundaries and a maximum.
Reflecting on his knock, former Team India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was nothing short of praise. Speaking about his innings on 'Match Centre Live', he hailed it by saying the thing that stands out in Jaiswal's batting is how late he plays the ball.
"In the past, you would say some Indian batters flattered to deceive because of flat home pitches. But now, when a young batter puts together a strong Test run, you know Jaiswal has done it across tough conditions. South Africa was his first overseas tour, arguably the hardest. He'll do better next time. What stands out is how late he plays the ball, how decisively he moves on the front and back foot, and his hunger for Test success," he said.
In the initial phase of the Day 1 play, Jaiswal milked 94 runs along with fellow opening batsman KL Rahul. Facing 98 deliveries, Rahul accumulated 46 runs, which was laced with four boundaries.
The former cricketer also heaped praise on the opening duo by saying India has found a dependable opening pair, which scores hundreds.
"India have always struggled to find a consistent opening pair in overseas conditions, but they now seem to have one. A left-right combination that scores hundreds and looks dependable, that's rare. You can expect consistency from this pair, and that is significant," said Manjrekar.
Team India ended day one at 264/4, with Shardul Thakur (19*) and Ravindra Jadeja (19*). Rishabh Pant, who retired hurt at 37 due to a foot injury, was a massive blow to India. Half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan (61 in 151 balls, with seven fours) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 in 107 balls, with 10 fours and a six) served as the biggest contributions of the day.
England skipper Ben Stokes (2/47) stood as the pick of the bowlers, removing skipper Shubman Gill and Sudharsan.
(With ANI Inputs)
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