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'At No Stage Was He Panicking': Rohit Sharma Showers Praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal

image-lk3jhdxfYashasvi Jaiswal scored a ton on his India Test debut | Source: Twitter 

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the talk of the town ever since he stepped onto the field for his debut Test match against West Indies. With immense pressure on his shoulders, he didn't falter and instead delivered an exceptional performance, marking his debut with a brilliant century. 

Jaiswal's extended stay at the crease wore down the opposition bowlers, as he played a total of 387 deliveries and crafted a remarkable innings of 171 runs, comprising 16 boundaries and a well-executed six.

Jaiswal and the captain, Rohit Sharma, weaved together a record-breaking opening partnership of 229 runs. Their outstanding feat eclipsed a 17-year-old record previously held by Wasim Jaffer and Virender Sehwag, who had scored 159 runs for the opening partnership at Saint Lucia in 2006. 

Rohit Sharma, who accompanied Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease for a major portion of the match, was full of admiration for his breathtaking display in the post-match conference. He further stated that Jaiswal exuded confidence and did not show any signs of worry during his time on the crease. 

Here’s what the Indian captain said in the post-match conference: 

“He has the talent, he has shown us in the past that he is ready. Came and batted sensibly. The temperament was also tested, at no stage he was panicking.”

The 35-year-old also revealed that he consistently reminded Jaiswal that he ‘belongs here’, emphasizing the hard work he had put in the past. Furthermore, he encouraged Jaiswal to fully embrace and enjoy his time in the middle. 

"The chats were to remind him that 'you belong here. You have done the hard yards, enjoy your time here.” 

As for the match proceedings, India declared their innings with a total of 421 runs on the third. Day of the Test, and bowled out West Indies for just 151 runs in the second innings, resulting in a thumping victory for India by an innings and 141 runs.   

India with a lead of 1-0 will now lock horns with West Indies in the second and final Test of the series from July 20 at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad.