Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal’s magnificent Test double century in Visakhapatnam steals the spotlight. He becomes the third youngest Indian to achieve this milestone, smashing 209 runs off 290 balls against England in the second Test. He hit 19 fours and 7 sixes to make this double century.
Journey from Selling Panipuri to Double Hundred:
Originally from Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, Jaiswal faced challenges despite his lower-middle-class background. As the fourth of six siblings, he relocated to Mumbai at age 11 to train at Azad Maidan. To support himself, he took up odd jobs like selling street food and lived in makeshift accommodations with Azad Maidan groundsmen during his early years.
Emerging opener Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved his inaugural Test double century during the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, marking him as the third youngest Indian to accomplish this feat in his burgeoning career. In only his sixth Test appearance, the 22-year-old played a stellar innings, scoring 209 off 290 balls, and guiding India to a total of 396 in 112 overs on the second day. Jaiswal’s remarkable knock, adorned with 19 fours and seven sixes, stood out in an otherwise subpar batting performance by the home team. This achievement solidifies his place among India’s rising cricket talents.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the first Indian left-handed batsman since Gautam Gambhir to secure a double century in Test cricket, with Gambhir achieving this feat against Australia in 2008. Before Jaiswal, only Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli had managed multiple scores exceeding 150 in Test matches before reaching the age of 23. This accomplishment further establishes Jaiswal’s unique standing in Indian cricket as a promising left-handed talent.
Coach’s Reaction:
The narrative of Jaiswal selling pani puri is a frequently shared story from his life, yet his foundational coach Jwala Singh has emphasized in numerous interviews that it may be somewhat exaggerated. he said, “I really don’t like the story (selling panipuri). He is playing cricket because of hard work.”
He also added, “Many sellers set up their stalls near the Azad Maidan. Sometimes when he would get free in the evenings, he used to help them a bit. He did not set up a stall himself. It is not that he sold panipuris and went on to play for India.”
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