Gill misses hundred but India's lead swells against England
RAJKOT, India : Shubman Gill fell agonisingly short of a hundred but India extended their overall lead to 440 at lunch on day four of the third test against England on Sunday.
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India vs England, 3rd Test Day 4 Live Updates: Shubman Gill Key As India Aim To Extend Lead
India vs England 3rd Test Day 4 Live Updates: A huge final lead will be in sight on the Indians when they resume their second innings against England in the third Test in Rajkot on Sunday. Yashasvi Jaiswal (104 retired hurt) and Shubman Gill (65 not out) put India in command of the game on Day 3 after the hosts bundled out England for 319 and took a first-innings lead of 126 runs.
"For Me, Jaiswal Is Everything": Fangirl Posts On Centurion, Star's IPL Team Reacts
Yashasvi Jaiswal is now clearly the best performer for the Indian cricket team in the Test series against England. After a double ton, Yashasvi Jaiswal has now scored a ton against England. The left-handed opener is proving time and again why India can rely on him in the long term. The century on Saturday was a dominating one. Jaiswal's (104 retired hurt off 133 balls) second ton of the series was beautifully complemented by Shubman Gill (65 batting, 120 balls), who curbed his natural aggression as India ended the day at 196 for 2 in 51 available overs.
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.
Another Big Injury Concern: Yashasvi Jaiswal Walks Off Retired Hurt For India During Third Test vs England
Yashasvi Jaiswal raised injury concern for India during the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot. The batter went off the the field mid-way during his batting after struggling with back spasm. The southpaw was unbeaten at the score of 104 before the start of the 45th over of India's second innings when he decided to get back to the dressing room. Before taking the decision, Jaiswal was seen struggling on the ground with his back. The physio gave him temporary treatment twice but that could keep the batter on the ground only for a couple of overs.
India vs England, 3rd Test Day 3: Yashasvi Jaiswal Hits Century As India Stretch Lead To 322 Runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal's dream season just got better as he singlehandedly seized the initiative from England with a sizzling century, putting India in complete control at the end of third day's play in the third Test. Jaiswal's (104 retired hurt off 133 balls) second ton of the series was beautifully complemented by Shubman Gill (65 batting, 120 balls), who curbed his natural aggression as India ended the day at 196 for 2 in 51 available overs. The left-handed opener, who will be torch-bearer of Indian batting for the next decade, scored his third Test hundred in only seventh Test appearance before the blazing blade was brought to a halt by back spasms that forced him to retire.
Rohit Sharma Shatters 72-Year-Old Record To Make History With Test Ton Against England
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma looked in sublime touch as he slammed a brilliant century on Day 1 of the third Test match against England in Rajkot on Thursday. It was a nearly perfect knock from the veteran batter as he achieved the milestone with the help of 12 fours and 2 sixes. It was a significant knock with respect to the match as India lost the trio of Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rajat Patidar early in the first session. However, Rohit kept playing his natural game and stitched together a sensational partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. Thanks to the century, Rohit became the oldest Indian cricket team captain to score a Test ton.
"Just Like Dada": Irfan Pathan's Sensational Compliment For Young India Batter
Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Irfan Pathan was all praise for youth batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and likened his off-side game to that of Sourav Ganguly. Ganguly was well-known for his batting prowess on the off-side and over the years, he earned a bunch of compliments from both fans and experts alike. Pathan said that he was excited for Jaiswal after his recent heroics against England in the ongoing Test series and predicted that if he can play for next 10 years, experts will talk about his game as much as they talk about Ganguly's. Jaiswal showed brilliant run of form in the first two Tests against England including a historic double ton that guided his team to victory in the second game.