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'Reminds Me Of A Young Sachin Tendulkar': Ravi Shastri's Massive Praise For India Star

Former India head coach and ex-international player Ravi Shastri was all praise for young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal following his terrific performance against Engalnd during the third Test in Rajkot. Jaiswal, who failed with a run-a-ball 10 in India's first innings, scored big in his next opportunity. He crafted a beautiful 104-run knock before an injury forced him to retire hurt mid-way. As soon as Jaiswal raced to his third Test century on Saturday, Shastri compared his skills to that of cricket great Sachin Tendulkar. Notably, Jaiswal later returned to batting on Sunday and ended with 214 not out as India declared their second innings at 430 for 4, setting a 557-run target for England

"Seniors Have Said To Make It Count": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Honest Statement After Double Ton vs England

Playing an aggressive brand of cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal has already hit two double hundreds in his nascent career and the young India opener says though Test cricket is "tough" he believes in making it big after getting a start. The left-handed attacking opener scored unbeaten 214 off 236 balls to steer India to a commanding 430 for 4 declared in their second innings, setting England a mammoth target of 557 runs. It was his second double hundred in just six matches, having made his debut against the West Indies in July 2023.

England Great Trolls Stuart Broad For Questioning Ollie Pope's Dismissal Via DRS By India

During England's first innings in Rajkot Test, India took a DRS against Ollie Pope when Mohammed Siraj, deployed on short-ball tactics, pitched a fuller one to hit the pad of the English batter. Umpire Joel Wilson was unmoved but he had to overturn his appeal with the replays confirming that the ball was hitting the leg stump. Pope's entertaining knock thus ended at 39 off 55 balls. Commenting on the dismissal England pace great Stuart Broad wrote on X: "Looks high to me for 3 reds!"

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ton Is Not Something You See Often

Yashasvi Jaiswal ruled the roost on Saturday as the young India opener raced to his third Test century. During his second innings in the Rajkot Test match against England, Jaiswal crafted a superb knock that helped him reclaim his authority over the Three Lions in the ongoing five-match Test series. After a slow and careful start, the southpaw raced to his half-century in 80 balls before changing gears and competing his ton in 122 balls. Mighty pleased with Jaiswal reaching the three-figure mark, India captain Rohit Sharma erupted in joy in the dressing room. The reaction of Rohit is now going viral on social media.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over 'Declaration Confusion' In Rajkot Test, Players Asked To Return

On Day 4 of the third Test between India and England, a big concussion unfolded in the middle of the pitch as Ben Stokes' men mistook drinks break with the declaration. The likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan reached their double century and fifty respectively. Though it was a drinks break that saw the players in the field and in the dressing room break from the gameplay, a few including Sarfaraz and Jaiswal mistook the occasion as the declaration. India captain Rohit Sharma had to come to the edge of the dressing room and instruct the players to return.

Updated World Test Championship Table After India's Historic Win Over England In Rajkot

India made a mockery of England in the third Test of the five-match series, smashing the visitors by 434 runs in Rajkot on Sunday. This is their biggest win in terms of runs in their 577 Test history, and also the first time that they've won by a margin of 400 runs or more. India surpassed their 372-run victory over New Zealand in 2021. The win allowed India to go 2-1 up in the series and leapfrog Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. The Rohit Sharma-led side are now second in the WTC points table.

Biggest In 577 Tests: India Achieve Historic High By Drubbing England Cricket Comprehensively

Yashasvi Jaiswal's sensational double hundred found harmonious co-existence with the stunning craftiness of five-wicket man Ravindra Jadeja as ruthless India demolished wasteful England by a record 434 runs on the fourth day of the third Test in Rajkot on Sunday. England resisted their desire to play 'Bazball' but the Indian bowlers led by Jadeja (5/41) were an irresistible force, as they hustled out the tourists for 122 in their second innings while chasing an improbable 557-run target. India, now, lead the five-match series 2-1.

India vs England: On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Heroics, Virender Sehwag's Debate-Stirring Post

The Indian cricket team truly found a new hero in Yashasvi Jaiswal, as the young opening batter registered his 3rd Test ton in the 3rd match of the series against England. Jaiswal played some brilliant stroke-making shots, especially against spinners, dealing in boundaries to strengthen India's case in the Rajkot Test. Seeing Jaiswal take spinners to cleaners, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag took to social media to share an eye-catching for Jaiswal. The post reminded fans of an old remark from Sehwag where he refused to call off-spinners bowlers.

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'Reminds Me Of A Young Sachin Tendulkar': Ravi Shastri's Massive Praise For India Star

"Seniors Have Said To Make It Count": Yashasvi Jaiswal's Honest Statement After Double Ton vs England

England Great Trolls Stuart Broad For Questioning Ollie Pope's Dismissal Via DRS By India

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Reaction To Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ton Is Not Something You See Often

Watch: Rohit Sharma Left Fuming Over 'Declaration Confusion' In Rajkot Test, Players Asked To Return

Updated World Test Championship Table After India's Historic Win Over England In Rajkot

Biggest In 577 Tests: India Achieve Historic High By Drubbing England Cricket Comprehensively

India vs England: On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Heroics, Virender Sehwag's Debate-Stirring Post