Yashasvi Jaiswal hits third Test century
Yashasvi, continuing his impressive form, notched up his third century in Test cricket, guiding India to a position of strength. Despite the early loss of captain Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal, alongside Shubman Gill, took charge and dismantled the English bowling attack. His innings was marked by resilience and aggression, reaching the milestone of 104 runs before retiring hurt due to back spasms. Meanwhile, Gill remained unbeaten on 65 at the close of play, further solidifying India’s position.
Mohammad Siraj shines with the ball
India’s bowlers also excelled, spearheaded by Mohammad Siraj‘s brilliant performance. Siraj’s four-wicket haul restricted England’s first innings, providing India with a crucial lead of 126 runs. Despite the absence of Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian bowling attack remained potent, with Kuldeep Yadav also making significant contributions, claiming two wickets during the morning session.
England’s resistance crumbles
England, in response, struggled to counter India’s bowling prowess. Although Ben Duckett‘s impressive innings of 153 provided some resistance, the English lower order faltered quickly. Jasprit Bumrah‘s dismissal of Joe Root and Kuldeep’s sharp spin led to crucial breakthroughs, while Ravindra Jadeja and Siraj capitalized on England’s vulnerability to wrap up their innings at 319 runs.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
This boy is making a habit. Well played youngster@ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/KFjxnOl7IN
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 17, 2024
Super show @ybj_19#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/XlUvjJxHKj
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 17, 2024
JAISWAL HAS 4 INTERNATIONAL HUNDREDS FROM JUST 29 INNINGS
pic.twitter.com/0An6NIuiZ6
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 17, 2024
A leap of joy to celebrate his second century of the series
Well played, Yashasvi Jaiswal
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 17, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal was 35*(73) then:
6, 4, 4, 0, 0, 0, 6, 6, 0, 0, 0, 4, 0, 1, 6, 0, 1, 6, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 4, 0, 4, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 4 and completed Hundred.
— The Cricket TV (@thecrickettvX) February 17, 2024
It's Jaiswal's world and we're just living in itpic.twitter.com/qYxu2oUGms
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 17, 2024
Jaiswal to England: If you’re bad, I’m your dad
Bullied the bully & how
Total domination
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) February 17, 2024
Test century no. 3 for Yashasvi Jaiswal#cricket #YashasviJaiswal #INDvsENG #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/sePHevJ5DV
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 17, 2024
All hail @ybj_19
What a talent
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) February 17, 2024
BLESSED DAY
BLESSED
YOU MAKE US SO HAPPY @ybj_19onwards and upwards
— Esha (@jeezesha) February 17, 2024
Future of Indian cricket. A super star in the making #YashasviJaiswal
2nd test century of the series. What a knock.. @ybj_19 #INDvsENG #INDvsENGTestpic.twitter.com/xlBuUKevng
— V(@bengalurubouy2) February 17, 2024
rising in Rajkot, courtesy @ybj_19's
#AavaDe | #INDvENG
[@ESPNcricinfo ] pic.twitter.com/HCchCQcyfq
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) February 17, 2024
2nd century of the series. That too in a crucial 2nd innings.@ybj_19 #YashashwiJaishwal #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/6LkBvQUy9r
— Kishan Jsp (@kishan_Janasena) February 17, 2024
यशस्वी भव:
What a tremendous splendid fantastic ton from jaiswal
Mja aa gya@ybj_19
Well played shubhman gill@ShubmanGill
— अमन हिन्दू ( चौबे जी)(@Aman_SRT_24) February 17, 2024
Jaiswal is real Generational talent!!!!!!!
Well played @ybj_19
— Retired MI fan (@122of144) February 17, 2024
One more century added
Well played, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Future captain of team India
— Ankur Singh (@ImAnkur45) February 17, 2024
It's 11 ambassadors of Bazzball versus
1 Indian youngster with Jaisball
Proud of you @ybj_19#INDvsENG#Jaiswal pic.twitter.com/G7mzfYXLdC
— Misty Sinha (@naive_shrewd) February 17, 2024
A leap of joy to celebrate his second century of the series
Well played, Yashasvi Jaiswal
— RAO SAHAB (@Rao_Sahab05) February 17, 2024
Terrificfrom @ybj_19
The way he smashed everyone after a decent start was something magnificent
— Surendra (@n_suren) February 17, 2024
Well played Yashasvi Jaiswal
— Anju Meghwal (@Anju_Megh) February 17, 2024
Jaiswal showed patience and toughness, then he got more determined and aggressive. Jamball is becoming more popular than bazzball, and we're all for it.
Well played @ybj_19
— philliphereᝰ (@thephilliphere) February 17, 2024
A leap of joy to celebrate his second century of the series
Well played, Yashasvi Jaiswal
— Laxmi Narayan Kumhar (@LNkumhar51) February 17, 2024
Love the passion for the game! @ybj_19. what a century
— Pranav Raj (@Pranav_raj_18) February 17, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal is on fire!
He continues his run of form… !
Third test century
Whattt a player @ybj_19 !!!#TeamIndia #INDvENGTest #Cricket #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/G0lwFTHmvx
— Shashank Shukla (@iamurshashank) February 17, 2024
"Yashasvi Jaiswal leaps with joy to mark his second century of the series!
— Hemant ( Sports Active ) (@hemantbhavsar86) February 17, 2024
The Future Of Team India – Yashasvi Jaiswal
#INDvsENG @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/vGivwmRBhv
— Mayank Pandey (@MayankP36121336) February 17, 2024
Double-century in Vizag
Yashasvi Jaiswal in tremendous touch#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @ybj_19 |pic.twitter.com/Hby2IVJVTY
— 𝑫𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑺𝑯 (@RealDevesh7) February 17, 2024
And that’s yet another
— Nikhil Ram (@Nikhil_Rams) February 17, 2024
(@Pa_rth_045) 
_4⃣5⃣Third Test century, second of the series. The future of Indian cricket @ybj_19
— Sahil Oberoi (@SahilOberoi1) February 17, 2024
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