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In a thrilling display of aggressive batting, Yashasvi Jaiswal garnered praise from former England cricketer Michael Atherton for his exceptional performance on Day 1 of the Test match against England. With an unbeaten 76 off just 70 balls, Jaiswal’s aggressive approach tilted the scales in India’s favor after they bowled out the Ben Stokes-led side for 246 runs. The young Indian batsman specifically targeted debutant spinner Tom Hartley, smashing him for a six on the very first ball of his Test career. However, on Day 2, Jaiswal was dismissed by Joe Root in the very next ball after hitting a boundary.
Jaiswal’s onslaught helped India amass 119 runs in just 23 overs, losing only one wicket by the day’s end. Atherton noted that Jaiswal’s aggressive batting put England on the defensive right from the outset, setting a challenging tone for the visiting side at the start of the Test series. His performance underscored India’s dominance in the final session of the day, adding an intriguing dimension to the rest of the match.
“It was a great day of cricket. It was a tough day for England, they definitely came off second best today, in particular, because of what happened right at the end of the day when the young lad Jaiswal really played aggressively. He really got stuck into Tom Hartley on debut, an inexperienced player, but it was a definite attempt to get after Hartley on debut,” Atherton commented, as quoted by India Today.
On the opening day of the Test match, Jaiswal showcased his attacking prowess with 9 boundaries and 3 sixes, edging closer to his second Test century. Partnering with Shubman Gill, who scored an unbeaten 14 off 43 balls, Jaiswal displayed confidence from the outset. Atherton hailed Jaiswal’s assertive batting and observed that he didn’t allow debutant Tom Hartley to settle into his Test career.
“Jaiswal, England supporters, and bowlers won’t have seen as much of him. They got a look at him today, and he looks like a really confident young lad. He played with real confidence and poise today and just took the game on. Seizing the moment, putting England on the back foot. Stokes would have loved for Hartley to ease his way in on debut, but Jaiswal had other ideas,” Atherton concluded.
The aggressive and confident display by Yashasvi Jaiswal has set the stage for an exciting battle between India and England in the ongoing Test series. His performance on the field reflects the emerging talent in Indian cricket and promises thrilling encounters in the days to come.
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