yashasvi jaiswal comment on debut test century wi vs ind

Roseau (Dominica): Happy to score a century on Test debut, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal says it is just the “beginning” and would like to take his career much further. The left-handed batsman revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma’s words inspired him to perform well ahead of the opening Test against the West Indies. The 21-year-old was at the crease after scoring 143 at the end of the third day as India extended their lead against the West Indies to 162 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal said at the post-match press conference, ‘This is just the beginning of my career. It is beginning. Will try how long I can take. “The young batsman completed his century in 215 balls and Rohit supported him brilliantly during this. Both shared a 229-run partnership for the first wicket. This was the highest partnership for the first wicket by India against the West Indies in Tests. Earlier this record was in the name of Virender Sehwag and Wasim Jaffer. The pair shared a 159-run partnership in the 2006 Gros Islet Test.

Jaiswal said, ‘While batting, I was constantly talking to Rohit, he was explaining to me how to bat on this wicket and how to score runs. We had good communication. He was encouraging me even before the match, he was saying that I can do well. I was also thinking about how to score runs and keep my mental preparation. I have learned a lot and will try to continue it. The 21-year-old’s journey so far has been very inspiring. His family migrated from Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai, where the player started making his mark in cricket. After impressing in the Under-19s and then in the IPL, Jaiswal got a chance in the team as a replacement for the injured KL Rahul. Jaiswal opened the Indian innings with Rohit after Shubman Gill decided to come in at number three in the batting order. He fully capitalized on this opportunity and became the 17th Indian batsman to score a century on debut.

With his unbeaten 143, Yashasvi became the Indian batsman to score the biggest innings outside Asia on debut. In this case, he left behind former captain and veteran Sourav Ganguly (131 runs at Lord’s against England). Jaiswal said, ‘I feel very good. It is an emotional moment for me. I am enjoying it. I am unbeaten now and would like to continue playing. I would like to dedicate this century to my parents. He has been a huge contributor to my life and so is God. I would not like to say much right now, this is just the beginning and I want to continue it. Jaiswal has scored 1,845 first-class runs in 26 innings at an average of 80. He has scored nine centuries during this period. He also has a double century in List A (50-over domestic cricket).

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