“I was just trying to keep faith in my process” - Yashasvi Jaiswal opens up after his century in 1st Test vs England

Young Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal went on to smash a century in his first-ever Test innings in England. With this, the Indian opener has scored at least one century in both Australia and England in the longest format of the game.

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Moving into the details, Jaiswal, who opened the innings in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, slammed a 101-run knock off 159 balls with 16 fours and a six before getting bowled against the opposition skipper Ben Stokes. 

“I think all the things I do, everything, I enjoy and love it. But some are special, and a first is always first,” Jaiswal said after the day’s play in Leeds. 

Interestingly, the majority of the scoring shots in Jaiswal's century innings came on the offside. When asked about the same, the opener reckoned that it’s about how the field set-up is and where the opposition bowls.

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“Challenges are always there in cricket. It’s different at different stages. I was just trying to keep faith in my process, about how to play in particular situations, how the field is, where they are bowling, and what the team needs,” he added.

Furthermore, Jaiswal went on to stitch a 129-run stand for the third wicket with the skipper Shubman Gill, before Ben Stokes broke the partnership in the 53rd over on Day 1 of the first innings.

“We spoke a lot in the middle. It was to play session by session, and cash in when there is a loose ball. There was amazing camaraderie. It was great to bat with him. He was calm and composed,” Jaiswal stated.

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Furthermore, Tim Southee, who is now part of the England team support staff, also hailed the Indian batters for leaving the ball very well in the first hour on Day 1.

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