[Watch] Yashasvi Jaiswal's First Reaction After Spectacular Double Century That Sparked Vizag

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The young Indian left-hand batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the limelight during the second Test between India and England, delivering an awe-inspiring performance that left fans in awe. The 22-year-old southpaw, playing just his sixth Test, crafted a magnificent maiden double century, scoring an impressive 209 off 290 balls. Jaiswal's exceptional innings was adorned with 19 fours and 7 sixes, guiding India to a total of 396 in the first innings.

Reflecting on his extraordinary achievement, Jaiswal expressed his joy, stating, "Every ball I played was nice. I wanted to go out there and express myself. I don’t have enough words to explain my innings, to be honest. I just enjoyed, and I was so happy." The young batter dedicated his unique kissing gesture celebration to his loved ones, making the moment even more special.

Watch the reaction here:

Jasprit Bumrah also played a pivotal role in the game, delivering a remarkable fast-bowling spell that restricted England to 253. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel contributed with the ball, taking three and one wickets respectively. At the end of Day 2, India stood at 28/0, holding a lead of 171 runs with three days left in the contest.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's journey to a double century in just 10 innings showcases his remarkable prowess. At the age of 22, he has already etched his name in the record books, achieving double tons in the Irani Cup, Duleep Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and now in Test cricket. His impressive track record boasts 620 runs in 10 Test innings at an average of 68.88 and a strike rate of 63.85, including a century, a double century, and two fifties.

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