The first Test match at Leeds saw Yashasvi Jaiswal in exceptional form, scoring a remarkable 101 runs, significantly impacting India’s position on Day 1. After a strong opening partnership with KL Rahul, and the early dismissal of Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill joined Jaiswal at the crease, and their conversation, captured by the stump mic, has gone viral. Jaiswal humorously cautioned Gill, stating, ‘Just tell me NO loudly when you don’t want a run, I’ve a habit to run after hitting.’
Jaiswal’s performance highlighted his mastery of off-side stroke play, with almost all his initial runs coming from that area. His partnership with Gill, who was captaining for the first time, was notable. Gill’s aggressive batting was evident as he reached his 50 in record time. Jaiswal’s innings included a series of boundaries, culminating in his century. He faced a tough moment when Carse delivered a fast yorker but managed to continue his impressive innings.