India Strengthens Position in First Test Against England

India's Dominance in the First Test Match

In the ongoing first Test match in Leeds, the Indian cricket team has solidified its position. By the end of the day's play, India had scored 359 runs for the loss of three wickets. Captain Shubman Gill is at the crease with 127 runs, while vice-captain Rishabh Pant has contributed 65 runs. Notably, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved his fifth career century and his first in England during this match. After reaching his century, Jaiswal made significant remarks about head coach Gautam Gambhir and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, revealing surprising insights.

What Did Jaiswal Say About Gambhir?

Playing his first Test on English soil, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a remarkable 101 runs off 159 balls, hitting 16 fours and one six. After the day's play, he shared in a press conference that the support from head coach Gautam Gambhir has been invaluable. He emphasized that they have complete freedom to play as they wish, which has enhanced his batting performance.

Jaiswal mentioned that prior to the match, he discussed batting strategies with Gambhir, aiming to play a substantial innings, which they successfully achieved. He noted that he and Gill were strategizing session by session, focusing on capitalizing on weaker deliveries. He expressed enjoyment in partnering with Gill at the crease.

Significant Comments on Bumrah

Yashasvi Jaiswal also expressed gratitude towards fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana for his century. After his innings, he spoke with Dhruv Jurail, and the BCCI shared this interaction on social media. Jaiswal recounted that during an intra-squad match in Beckenham, Bumrah and Rana bowled exceptionally well. Although he struggled to score runs initially, he remained patient at the crease, which boosted his confidence to stay longer. He acknowledged that he has always had a hunger for runs, which contributed to his successful batting against England.