Sunil Gavaskar Proudly Embraces Grandfather Role After Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Stunning 175 Against West Indies
Yashasvi Jaiswal has cemented his place in Test cricket with another exceptional performance. His remarkable 175 runs during India’s first innings against the West Indies took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This match, part of the second Test, highlighted Jaiswal’s consistency in the format, marking his seventh century.
Record-Breaking Achievements
At just 23, Jaiswal has converted a century into 150-plus runs on five occasions in Test cricket. This feat surpasses the record set by Sachin Tendulkar for the most 150-plus scores by an Indian batter below the age of 23. Globally, Yashasvi Jaiswal is only behind Australia’s Don Bradman, who achieved eight 150-plus scores before turning 24.
Sunil Gavaskar’s Humorous Support
Sunil Gavaskar, a legendary figure in Indian cricket, praised Jaiswal’s innings. At the end of Day 2, Gavaskar humorously urged him to keep scoring “daddy hundreds,” adding a quip about being a grandfather aiming for “grandaddy hundreds.”
Run-out Incident and Jaiswal’s Mindset
Resuming on Day 2 with 173 runs, Jaiswal was run out after a miscommunication with Shubman Gill, ending his innings at 175. Reflecting on the incident, Jaiswal expressed his focus on playing lengthy innings to advance the team’s position but acknowledged the mix-up as a part of cricket’s uncertainties.
“I always strive to play as long as possible and take the game forward,” Jaiswal noted post-match. Despite the setback, his determination and focus remain on contributing significantly to the team’s success.
India’s Dominant Position
India declared their innings at a formidable 518 for 5. By the end of the day’s play, the West Indies were struggling at 140 for 4, emphasizing India’s dominance in the match.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 175 runs.
- Converted his century into a 150-plus score for the fifth time.
- Surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for 150-plus scores before age 23.
- India declared their innings at 518 for 5.
- West Indies were 140 for 4 at stumps.
Emegypt will continue to keep you updated on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promising cricket journey and India’s match performance.
