Smriti Irani posted a special tweet for Yashasvi Jaiswal: Emerging from the rough-and-tumble of Mumbai’s local cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young talent from Bhadohi, has climbed the ladder of success. His hard-earned journey culminated in a thrilling debut hundred in the first Test against West Indies in Dominica. On the second day of the match, India seized complete control, thanks to Jaiswal’s unvanquished innings and Rohit Sharma’s 10th Test hundred.
Sharma, the Indian skipper, crafted a patient 103 off 221 balls, tempering his usual flamboyance. Together, Sharma and Jaiswal (143 not out) put up a record-breaking opening partnership of 229 runs. Although India adopted a cautious approach, they successfully batted the West Indies out of the game, finishing the day on 312 for 2 and leading by 162 runs.
Jaiswal, who batted throughout the second day, was in the company of veteran Virat Kohli (36 not out) at the close of play. Their partnership added 72 crucial runs for the third wicket. With his hundred, Jaiswal became the third Indian opener, after Shikhar Dhawan in 2013 and Prithvi Shaw in 2018, to score a debut Test century.
Jaiswal’s heartwarming journey from rags to riches has captured the imagination of fans nationwide. His early days selling panipuri on Mumbai’s Azad Maidan and sneaking glimpses of IPL matches on giant screens paint a tale of perseverance and determination.
Smriti Irani posted a special tweet for Yashasvi Jaiswal
यशस्वी भव: @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/u5hyfVj9bb
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 13, 2023
When Jaiswal completed his debut century, his roar of relief resonated across the stadium. He acknowledged the dressing room with a humble bow, an act symbolizing the fulfilment of his dreams. His innings, studded with 14 boundaries, included an exquisite pull shot off Alzarri Joseph, bringing him to his fifty.
Prominent figures also celebrated Jaiswal’s performance. Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women & Child Development and Minister for Minority Affairs, took to Twitter to acknowledge the young player’s achievement. She tweeted ‘Yashasvi Bhava’, a phrase in Hindi wishing eternal success, a fitting message given the correlation with Jaiswal’s name.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inspiring journey and his sterling performance on debut has captivated the cricketing world. His success reiterates the beauty of cricket: the possibility for a dreamer to become a doer, for a boy selling panipuri to script an unforgettable century on his Test debut. As fans, we eagerly anticipate the continuation of his incredible journey.
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