Jaiswal Shines with Maiden English Century

In a remarkable display at Headingley, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his first century on English soil, achieving 101 runs, highlighted by 16 boundaries and a maximum. This performance put him in elite company, joining the likes of Saurav Ganguly and Vijay Manjrekar, who also scored centuries in their first Test innings in England.

Jaiswal reflected on his approach, as shared in a BCCI video, attributing his success to his unwavering desire to perform for his team. He mentioned enjoying solo practice sessions and the confidence drawn from facing seasoned bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana during an intra-squad game at Beckenham.

The young cricketer's century marked the start of the new 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle and added to his impressive stats against England, where he has amassed 813 runs in six Tests with an average of 90.33. His performance at Headingley was his fifth Test century, showcasing his growing stature in international cricket.

(With inputs from agencies.)