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"Overcoming Life's Adversity...": Greats Salute Yashasvi Jaiswal's Terrific Test Ton On Debut

The young Yashasvi Jaiswal stood tall among the giants of Indian cricket on Thursday, as he slammed his maiden Test ton in his first Test match. After 41 long years, since India's 1982 tour of England where Suru Nayak and Sunil Gavaskar opened, there were two Mumbai men opening for the country and put up the best-ever stand of 229 against the West Indies, beating the previous best of 201 set by Sanjay Bangar and Virender Sehwag back in 2001.

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.

"Significant Footprint...": IPL-Winning Coach's Huge Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has showered praise for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after the youngster made his Test debut in the ongoing first Test against West Indies on Wednesday. Jaiswal earned his maiden call-up last month for the two-match series after impressing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic circuit. Having watched Jaiswal perform with the bat in the IPL, Moody is confident that the 21-year-old will leave a strong and positive impact, as far as his international career is concerned.

Watch: Rahul Dravid Gives Standing Ovation To Yashasvi Jaiswal For 50 In Maiden Test

Debutant opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (62 batting) displayed perfect composure and admirable temperament with a well-compiled half-century as Indian openers were in control, taking the score to for 146 for no loss at lunch on the second day of the opening Test against the West Indies here on Thursday. Skipper Rohit Sharma (68 batting, 163 balls) also curbed his natural stroke-making instinct for the better part to reach his 15th half-century in Test cricket as India are only four runs short of West Indies' first innings score of 150.

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin Asked Name Of Player He Surpassed For Record 33rd 5-For. Star Gives Wrong Answer

The first day of the first Test match against West Indies belonged to Ravichandran Ashwin. He completed his 33rd five-wicket haul in style to put his team on the front foot. He has now become the bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket among all active players. After missing the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 final against Australia earlier in June, Ashwin made an impactful return in India's first match of the new 2023-25 WTC cycle. He took 5/60 in 24.3 overs at an economy rate of 2.44. He dismissed skipper Kraigg Braithwaite, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder and Jomel Warrican.

'Ravichandran Ashwin Made Us Realise WTC Final Mistake': Ex-India Star Lauds Veteran

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked up his 33rd five-wicket haul on Wednesday as India took control of the proceedings against West Indies in the ongoing first Test. After West Indies opted to bowl, Ashwin delivered the goods with the ball, registering figures of 5/60 in 24.3 overs as India bowled out the West Indies for 150. Impressed with his performance on Day 1, former India batter Aakash Chopra has highlighted that Ashwin made the team management realise that they probably made a mistake by dropping him for the World Test Championship final.

"Going To See Some...": India Star's Huge Prediction For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after he ended the first day of his debut Test with 40* against West Indies on Wednesday at Windsor Park. Jaiswal looked a little nervous during the initial phase of his innings, but he soon started to showcase his potential with the bat. After witnessing Jaiswal in action Ashwin believes that the left-handed batter will produce some 'special' performance in the future.

How Rahul Dravid's "Brainwashing" Changed Ravichandran Ashwin, Star Reveals

After missing the World Test Championship (WTC) final last month, India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a successful return to the playing XI for the first Test against West Indies, which got underway on Wednesday. He announced his return in style, picking 5/60 in 24.3 overs as the Windies were bundled out for 150. While Ashwin has had his equal share of highs and lows, the 36-year-old is very much at peace with how things have worked out for him in his career so far.

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"Overcoming Life's Adversity...": Greats Salute Yashasvi Jaiswal's Terrific Test Ton On Debut

Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes Debut Ton, Rohit Sharma Scores Hundred Too As India Take Control

"Significant Footprint...": IPL-Winning Coach's Huge Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Watch: Rahul Dravid Gives Standing Ovation To Yashasvi Jaiswal For 50 In Maiden Test

Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin Asked Name Of Player He Surpassed For Record 33rd 5-For. Star Gives Wrong Answer

'Ravichandran Ashwin Made Us Realise WTC Final Mistake': Ex-India Star Lauds Veteran

"Going To See Some...": India Star's Huge Prediction For Yashasvi Jaiswal

How Rahul Dravid's "Brainwashing" Changed Ravichandran Ashwin, Star Reveals