Young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his impressive form by scoring his third Test century against England in the third Test in Rajkot. He reached his hundred off just 122 balls. India ended the day at 196/2 with a lead of 332 runs. Jaiswal, who had to retire hurt due to back spasms, will have another chance to bat against England on Sunday.
This century puts Jaiswal among the joint-seventh fastest batsmen to reach three Test centuries, alongside Virender Sehwag and Sanjay Manjrekar. Besides his batting, Jaiswal also contributed on the field by taking a sharp catch to dismiss Joe Root.
Ravi Shastri Compared Yashasvi Jaiswal To A Young Sachin Tendulkar
Jaiswal played a crucial role in turning the tide of the third Test between India and England. The left-handed batsman had already scored a double century earlier in the series, with a knock of 209 runs in Visakhapatnam. His exceptional performance garnered praise from various quarters, including former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri, who was particularly impressed by Jaiswal’s innings.
Ravi Shastri praised Yashasvi Jaiswal, comparing him to a young Sachin Tendulkar. On air, Shastri expressed admiration not only for Jaiswal’s batting but also for his fielding, reminiscent of Tendulkar’s energetic presence on the field during his early days. Shastri suggested that Jaiswal could also serve as one of Rohit Sharma’s part-time bowling options, allowing him to bowl a few overs when needed. He said:
“Impressed with the way Jaiswal has stepped up today. Not just with the bat, but his performance on the field too. I think going forward, he could be one of Rohit’s go-to part-time options. The ball would be in his hands – whether it’s leg-spin, off-spin or medium-pace. Jaiswal reminds me of a young Tendulkar. Busy all the time. This is a classic example of the saying ‘If you believe in yourself, there is hope’. Nothing is impossible. That’s just a word. He will be constantly involved.”
