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"He Has Test Match Foundation And Flair" Manjrekar Praises Jaiswal For Stunning Leeds Ton

Soumyajit Dutta

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanjay Manjrekar [Source: @BCCI/X.com]Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanjay Manjrekar [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

India started strong against the hosts during the first Test in England at Headingley. The opening partnership between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal was steady and disciplined, helping India negotiate the new ball effectively. However, there were some stutters but Jaiswal and Gill shone through.

Former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar praised Jaiswal’s approach, calling him a “very organised modern-day player,” and noted that his solid innings aligned with the high standards he has set previously. 

Manjrekar Lauds Jaiswal's Mature Game Sense

Speaking on the live show on JioStar, Manjrekar was all praise for the young talent who has evolved as a player in Test cricket since BGT 2024-25.

“This doesn’t surprise me. He was India’s best batter on the Australia tour, and the only one to show consistency. His defensive game, playing close to the body, getting deep in the crease, and handling anything pitched up, especially from someone like Mitchell Starc, was outstanding. Once he’s in, you’ll see the big strokes come out too. He’s got that Test match foundation and modern flair,” Manjrekar said, as quoted by Business Standard.

Manjrekar also highlighted that Yashasvi Jaiswal’s style reflects the emerging generation of Indian batters. 

“Among the top seven, you’re going to see more players like him—compact, disciplined, and fearless. Sai Sudharsan would have shown the same had he not been dismissed early,” he added.

How Did Yashasvi Jaiswal Fare On Day 1?

For the unaware, Yashasvi Jaiswal made a statement on Day 1 with a composed century, laying a strong foundation for India’s innings. Opening the batting, Jaiswal played with control and confidence, scoring 101 runs off 158 balls, including 16 fours and a six. 

Jaiswal navigated the early swing and bounce with maturity, forming a crucial 91-run opening stand with KL Rahul and anchoring the innings through two key partnerships.

His 101-run knock came at a strike rate of 63.92, showing his ability to rotate strike and punish loose deliveries. Jaiswal brought up his century in style before falling to Ben Stokes just after the 50-over mark. His knock was a patient one which set the tone for India’s dominant 359/3 at stumps on Day 1.