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[Watch] Ben Stokes Wins Hearts With Class Act Of Respect After Yashasvi Jaiswal's Double Century

image-lsrady3tYashasvi Jaiswals scored his second double ton in the series (Twitter)

In a display of commendable sportsmanship that caught the attention of cricket fans worldwide, England captain Ben Stokes extended his congratulations to India's young sensation, Yashasvi Jaiswal, following his sensational double century in the ongoing third Test match at Rajkot.


IND vs ENG: Stokes' sportsmanship shone as he lauds Jaiswal's double hundred

The moment, which has since gone viral on social media, saw Stokes personally laud Yashasvi Jaiswal for his exceptional innings as the Indian opener made his way back to the pavilion. The gesture by Stokes, occurring just as Jaiswal was exiting the field with India declaring at 430/4, set a 557-run target for England, was a highlight moment of the day.

The commendable act of sportsmanship by Ben Stokes has been widely praised by fans and pundits alike as it highlighted the mutual respect and camaraderie that exists between players at the highest level of the game despite the on field rivalry.


Meanwhile, Jaiswal, who had bravely returned to the crease on Day 4 after overcoming back spasms, played a massive role in setting a formidable target for England with his score of 214 off 236 balls, featuring 14 boundaries and 12 sixes. His performance was vital in positioning India for a potential series lead.

Jaiswal's innings was marked by a calculated assault on the English bowlers, showcasing his maturity and class. Coming into bat on Day 4 after Gill’s departure, he seamlessly continued his innings from 104 runs the previous evening. His ability to dominate both spin and pace, including hitting three consecutive sixes off veteran James Anderson underlined his growing stature in international cricket.

At the time of writing, England are off to a terrible start in their chase as they have lost four of their wickets in the mammoth of chase of 557 runs.