Yashasvi Jaiswal created history as he scored a magnificent hundred on his Test debut, becoming the 17th Indian batter to achieve this remarkable milestone in the longest format of the game. Virat Kohli presented the talented southpaw with his India cap ahead of the opening Test against West Indies, and Jaiswal made a memorable impact with his performance.
Displaying immense confidence, Jaiswal played exquisite strokes against both pacers and spinners. He appeared unfazed by the opposition bowlers, and captain Rohit Sharma also played a part in supporting his partner’s scoring spree.
Oh YEShasvi! 👏 👏
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 13, 2023
A HUNDRED on debut! 💯
What a special knock this has been! 🙌🙌
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Yashasvi earned his place in the Test side due to his impressive performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League. With KL Rahul injured, the management and selectors chose to include the young player, recognizing his talent and potential.
A grateful Yashasvi Jaiswal after his special Test century 🌟
— ICC (@ICC) July 14, 2023
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His display received praise from cricketing legends such as Anil Kumble, Aakash Chopra, Ishant Sharma, and RP Singh. At the end of day 2, he remained unbeaten on 143 runs. He faced 350 balls and smashed 14 boundaries during his batting.
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Jaiswal joins an esteemed list of Indian cricketers who achieved the feat, including Lala Amarnath, Deepak Shodhan, AG Kripal Singh, Abbas Ali Baig, Hanumant Singh, Gundappa Visvanath, Surinder Amarnath, Mohammad Azharuddin, Pravin Amre, Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, and Shreyas Iyer.