IND vs ENG: 'Nightmare for England' - Social media reacts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's smashing century
23-year-old India opener
continued his prolific Test form, notching up his fifth Test century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday. Jaiswal brought up his hundred in 144 balls, blending maturity with his trademark flair as he struck 16 fours and a six in yet another commanding display.
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The 23-year-old left-hander has rapidly become one of India's most reliable red-ball batters in the post-Kohli and Rohit era. This was his third Test ton against England, following two centuries in the home series last year where he finished as the leading run-scorer. Jaiswal has emerged as a persistent headache for England's bowlers, adapting seamlessly to conditions both at home and away.
Opening the game for India at Headingley, Jaiswal anchored India's innings after KL Rahul's dismissal at 42, building a steady partnership with captain Shubman Gill, who contributed a fluent half-century.
His knock not only laid a solid foundation for India in this new-look Test side but also signaled his intent to be a prominent figure as the team rebuilds its batting unit in a new era.
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Following his exciting ton, fans shared their excitement on social media, with messages of praise pouring in from all sides. Some hailed him as young superstar, with others nicknaming him as 'Mr. consistent'. The youngsters exploits have helped India to a solid start, despite an underwhelming end to the first session, as India lost Rahul and Sai Sudharsan in quick succession.
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