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Rohit Sharma Explains Reason Behind Sarfaraz Khan's Batting Promotion In Rajkot

India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series against England as they claimed a marvelous victory in the third Test on Sunday. Rohit Sharma and Co. declared their innings at 430/4, setting a huge target of 557 for England on Day 4. However, the visitors could not even inch closer as they got bundled out for 122 and India registered a thumping win by 434 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was India's hero as he played a brilliant knock of 214 runs. Apart from him, debutant Sarfaraz Khan also impressed everyone, scoring back-to-back fifties.

Yashasvi Jaiswal "Learnt From His Upbringing, Not You": England Great Blasts Star Player

Among the many performances that led to India's win over England in Rajkot, star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's was truly special. The left-handed opener became the first Indian to score two double-hundreds against England in Tests during the fourth day of the third Test match in Rajkot on Sunday. Jaiswal's first double ton against England came in the second Test match in Visakhapatnam, where he scored 209 runs in India's first innings. The 22-year-old's second double hundred came in Rajkot when he played an unbeaten 214-run knock in the third Test match of the five-game series.

"Didn't Want To Retire Hurt": Double-Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal's Big Revelation

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stated that he didn't want to retire hurt on Day 3 of the third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal went on to score an unbeaten 214 after retiring hurt on the third day of Rajkot Test as he experienced lower back pain. He was playing on 105 when he went to the pavilion and resumed the knock the next day. His double ton included three consecutive sixes in England's veteran pacer James Anderson's over.

James Anderson "Treated With Such Disdain": England Great's Straight Talk On Yashasvi Jaiswal Show

Former England captain Michael Atherton reserved huge praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young India batter scored his second double century in as many games against the visitors. Jaiswal leads the run-scoring charts with 545 runs in three matches, having smashed 209 and 214 runs in the second and third Test respectively. In the recently concluded third Test, Jaiswal took the charge against England great James Anderson, carting three consecutive sixes of him on Day 4.

Rohit Sharma Refuses To Praise Yashasvi Jaiswal For 2nd Double Ton. Here's The Reason

India registered a massive 434-run victory over England in the third Test of the five-match series on Sunday. This was India's biggest win in Test cricket in terms of runs. The hosts posted a whopping target of 557 runs on Day 4 before bundling out England for 122. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the main architect of India's victory as he smashed his consecutive double century and propelled India to a huge total. Jaiswal remained unbeaten at 214 off 236 balls, which included 14 boundaries and 12 sixes.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Loses Cool As Yashasvi Jaiswal Denies Second Run, Rohit Sharma Stunned

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan were the stars with the bat for India on Day 4 of the third Test against England. While Jaiswal brought up his second double century of his Test career, Sarfaraz scored back-to-back fifties to table his case for a longer run in the Indian team. While both players toyed with England bowlers, hitting some exquisite shots, there was also a moment in the middle where Sarfaraz and Jaiswal argued over running a double that even left skipper Rohit Sharma stunned.

'Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja's Batting Motivated Me': Yashasvi Jaiswal After 2nd Double Ton

India star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed that the way veteran players Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja played in the first innings against England motivated him to do better. In the third Test between two cricketing giants in Rajkot saw Jaiswal removed for a score of 10 by Mark Wood. From that point, skipper Rohit and experienced all-rounder Jadeja drove India's innings to a herculean total of 445. Rohit struck 131 while Jadeja scored his fourth Test ton to propel India to a dominant position. Jaiswal who witnessed the spectacle from the dressing room was motivated to go big in the second innings.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's Selfless Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal After India's Declaration On Day 4

Chasing a mammoth target of 557, England find themselves in deep trouble on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India in Rajkot. The visitors lost four early wickets with less than 30 runs on the board with Ravindra Jadeja striking twice. Jasprit Bumrah was the other wicket-taker for India while Ben Duckett, who scored 153 in the first innings, got run out for cheap. Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century, India declared their second innings on 430/4, setting England an improbable target of 557 runs.

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Rohit Sharma Explains Reason Behind Sarfaraz Khan's Batting Promotion In Rajkot

Yashasvi Jaiswal "Learnt From His Upbringing, Not You": England Great Blasts Star Player

"Didn't Want To Retire Hurt": Double-Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal's Big Revelation

James Anderson "Treated With Such Disdain": England Great's Straight Talk On Yashasvi Jaiswal Show

Rohit Sharma Refuses To Praise Yashasvi Jaiswal For 2nd Double Ton. Here's The Reason

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Loses Cool As Yashasvi Jaiswal Denies Second Run, Rohit Sharma Stunned

'Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja's Batting Motivated Me': Yashasvi Jaiswal After 2nd Double Ton

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan's Selfless Act For Yashasvi Jaiswal After India's Declaration On Day 4