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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Celebrates Yashasvi Jaiswal's Double Ton In Advance, Gesture Wins Internet

Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century in as many games during Day 4 of the ongoing third Test against England in Rajkot. Jaiswal slammed 14 boundaries and 12 sixes and remained unbeaten on 214 as India declared their second innings for 430/4. The 22-year-old, who got retired hurt for 104 ahead of stumps on Day 3, came back to the middle on Day 4 after Shubman Gill's unfortunate dismissal on a score of 91. Jaiswal added another 110 runs during a 172-run unbeaten stand with Sarfaraz Khan, who also notched up his second half-century of the match.

Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Field Without 'Penalty Time'. ICC Rule Explained

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was back in action during the post-tea session on the fourth day of the third Test against England after he was forced to leave for Chennai to attend to his ailing mother. Ashwin had left for Chennai hours after reaching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets on the second day of the match. Ashwin did not incur any 'Penalty time' for his absence on the third day as per the ICC's Playing Conditions.

Watch: 6,6,6 Yashasvi Jaiswal Takes James Anderson To Cleaners In Record-Breaking Knock

In a formidable display of six-hitting, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took the charge against England great James Anderson. Jaiswal, looking to race towards his second double century, hit Anderson for 3 consecutive sixes on Day 4 of the third Test against England. Jaiswal who had retired hurt after scoring a century on Day 3, returned to the pitch after Shubman Gill's dismissal on Day 4. In no time, he brought up his 150 and then looked to accelerate while chasing the 200-run milestone.

First Time In 147 Years! Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History With Twin World Records En Route Double Ton

Yashasvi Jaiswal Double Century: A superstar in the making, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second double century of the Test career, as Rohit Sharma's men took on England in the third Test of the series at Rajkot. Jaiswal came out to bat as an opener on Day 3 but retired soon after reaching his century. He returned to the pitch after Shubman Gill's dismissal on Day 4 and raced to his second double hundred of the Test career. En route to his double ton, Jaiswal matched the record of hitting the most number of sixes in a Test innings (12), equalling Wasim Akram's record

Yashasvi Jasiwal's Fiery Ton Prompts Bizarre "We Should Take Some Credit" Remark From England Star

England's Ben Duckett on Saturday called India's Yashasvi Jaiswal a "superstar in the making" but said his side deserves credit for inspiring players in the opposition camp to bat aggressively in Test cricket. Jaiswal dished out his own version of England's much talked-about 'Bazball' approach of run-making in Test cricket, cracking nine fours and five sixes in his 133-ball 104 before retiring hurt due to back spasms. The Indian opener shifted gears all of a sudden in the final session. Having reached 35 off 73 balls, he peppered the field with powerful strokes to bring up his second century of the series and third overall in his career.

Watch: Shubman Gill Misses Century, Run-Out On 91 After Horrible Mix-Up With Kuldeep Yadav

India batter Shubman Gill looked destined to reach his 4th Test century when a terrible mix-up with Kuldeep Yadav cost him his wicket. With India nearing a 400-run lead against England on Day 4 of the third Test in Rajkot, Gill remained central to the hosts' plan. However, batting on 91, the young star fell to a poor call in the middle and lost his wicket, just 9 runs shy of the triple-digit score. Gill was understandably disappointed seeing himself depart so close to a century.

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin Set To Rejoin Team On Day 4 Of 3rd Test After Family Emergency

The Indian cricket team received a big boost on Day 4 of the third Test against England, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the player will rejoin the team on Sunday. Ashwin had taken a break after the conclusion of Day 2 of the Rajkot Test due to a family emergency. But, he is set to rejoin his teammates on the penultimate day of the match. In Ashwin's absence on Saturday, the Indian team did well in bowling out England for 319 in the first innings, with the four bowlers stepping up.

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut

After a long wait, Sarfaraz Khan finally made his India debut on Thursday. The right-handed batter was named in the playing XI of the Rohit Sharma-led side for the third Test match against England in Rajkot. Sarfaraz made the most of the opportunity with a 62-run knock off 66 balls. He batted with positive intent and took the England bowlers to the cleaners with some really good shots. Sarfaraz raced to his fifty in 48 balls before his knock came to a misfortunate end. The batter was run out after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja in the middle.

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Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Celebrates Yashasvi Jaiswal's Double Ton In Advance, Gesture Wins Internet

Ravichandran Ashwin Returns To Field Without 'Penalty Time'. ICC Rule Explained

Watch: 6,6,6 Yashasvi Jaiswal Takes James Anderson To Cleaners In Record-Breaking Knock

First Time In 147 Years! Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History With Twin World Records En Route Double Ton

Yashasvi Jasiwal's Fiery Ton Prompts Bizarre "We Should Take Some Credit" Remark From England Star

Watch: Shubman Gill Misses Century, Run-Out On 91 After Horrible Mix-Up With Kuldeep Yadav

India vs England: Ravichandran Ashwin Set To Rejoin Team On Day 4 Of 3rd Test After Family Emergency

Watch: Sarfaraz Khan Gets "Special Phone Call" After Scoring Fifty On India Debut