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WI vs IND: Rohit Sharma Achieves Huge Milestone, Joins Virat Kohli In Elite List

India captain Rohit Sharma added another milestone to his illustrated career on Thursday as he completed 3500 runs in Test cricket format. Rohit achieved this feat during the first Test match against West Indies here at Windsor Park on Thursday. He is now only the second batter in the world after Virat Kohli to breach the 3,500-run in all three formats. He is also the 20th India batter to achieve the 3,500-run mark in Test format. Only Kohli (8,479), Cheteshwar Pujara (7,195), and Ajinkya Rahane (5,066) have more Test runs among active Indian players.

WI vs IND, 1st Test: Five Milestones Yashasvi Jaiswal Set En Route To Maiden Test Century

Making his Test debut, Yashasvi Jaiswal dazzled for Team India on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against West Indies, smashing a brilliant 143 not out before the close of play. Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma added 229 runs for the first wicket, which the highest opening stand for India in Tests outside Asia. It was also the first instance when India took the lead without losing a wicket, after having dismissed West Indies for 150 on Day 1.

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.

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WI vs IND: Rohit Sharma Achieves Huge Milestone, Joins Virat Kohli In Elite List

WI vs IND, 1st Test: Five Milestones Yashasvi Jaiswal Set En Route To Maiden Test Century

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