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First Time In Indian History! Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Script Never-Seen-Before Test Record

India's 229-run opening stand between skipper Rohit Sharma and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal marked the first time in Test history when India took the lead in the first innings without losing a wicket on Thursday. India managed to restrict West Indies for a score of 150 runs on Day 1 of the first Test at Windsor Park. In reply to the WI's total, Rohit and Jaiswal went on to score a century each which allowed India to take a commanding position in the two-match Test series.

Watch: Pure Emotions! Yashasvi Jaiswal's Interview Post Maiden Test Ton Is Gold

In a country that has as fierce a competition for places as India, getting to wear the national team jersey isn't an easy task. Many youngsters knock the door of the senior team but only a handful get into the squad, especially in Test cricket. Yashasvi Jaiswal is one such rare player who broke open the senior national team door with his consistent performances in domestic cricket. After securing his maiden international century, in the first Test against West Indies, Jaiswal gave an incredibly emotional interview that touched everyone's hearts.

Jaiswal's 143 not out puts India in control of 1st Test against West Indies

Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten debut Test hundred and a record opening partnership with captain Rohit Sharma provided an imposing foundation to India's dominant 312 for two in reply to the West Indies first innings total of 150 at the close of the second day of the first Test in Dominica on Thursday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes Debut Ton, Rohit Sharma Scores Hundred Too As India Take Control

Yashasvi Jaiswal, a young man from Bhadohi who toughened up on ruthless Mumbai Maidans, enjoyed his finest day on a cricket pitch with an unconquered debut hundred as India seized complete control on the second day of the opening Test against the West Indies. Skipper Rohit Sharma (103 off 221 balls), also eschewed his natural flair en route his 10th Test hundred and a record 229-run opening stand with Jaiswal (143 batting, 350 balls) as India batted cautiously but still did well enough to slowly bat West Indies out of the game, finishing the second day on 312 for two. In the whole day, India managed only 232 runs in 90 overs. Jaiswal, who batted the entire second day, has the seasoned Virat Kohli (36 batting, 96 balls) for company as the duo added 72 runs for the third wicket.

Debutant Jaiswal, Rohit score hundreds as India take charge in Dominica

India skipper Rohit Sharma and debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal both hit centuries in an opening stand of 229 runs to put the tourists firmly in charge of the first test against the West Indies on the second day at Windsor Park in Roseau on Thursday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes century on debut as India tighten grip on first Test against West Indies

India tightened their grip on the first Test with West Indies, as Yashasvi Jaiswal made a century on debut. After rolling out West Indies for 150 on day one, the tourists’ batters took control of things in Dominica. Ad At stumps on day two, India were well placed at 312 for 2 — a lead of 162 runs.

"Significant Footprint...": IPL-Winning Coach's Huge Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has showered praise for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after the youngster made his Test debut in the ongoing first Test against West Indies on Wednesday. Jaiswal earned his maiden call-up last month for the two-match series after impressing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic circuit. Having watched Jaiswal perform with the bat in the IPL, Moody is confident that the 21-year-old will leave a strong and positive impact, as far as his international career is concerned.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes 3rd Indian Opener To Slam Ton On Debut, Surpasses Virender Sehwag-Wasim Jaffer's Record Along With Rohit Sharma

Yashasvi Jaiswal was always earmarked for big things. Since his u-19 days, Jaiswal composure and talent made him stand out from his peers. He gave enough proof of his talent in domestic cricket and the IPL for him to be selected for the Test series against West Indies. And the 21-year-old took only one innings to prove that the faith shown in him by the team management was not unfounded. Opening the innings in the first Test in Dominica, Jaiswal slammed his maiden ton in 215 balls.

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First Time In Indian History! Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Script Never-Seen-Before Test Record

Watch: Pure Emotions! Yashasvi Jaiswal's Interview Post Maiden Test Ton Is Gold

Jaiswal's 143 not out puts India in control of 1st Test against West Indies

Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes Debut Ton, Rohit Sharma Scores Hundred Too As India Take Control

Debutant Jaiswal, Rohit score hundreds as India take charge in Dominica

Yashasvi Jaiswal makes century on debut as India tighten grip on first Test against West Indies

"Significant Footprint...": IPL-Winning Coach's Huge Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes 3rd Indian Opener To Slam Ton On Debut, Surpasses Virender Sehwag-Wasim Jaffer's Record Along With Rohit Sharma