Jaiswal’s Century and the Impact of Rohit Sharma’s Encouragement

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performance on Day 3 of the fifth Test against England at the Kennington Oval was a standout, highlighted by a brilliant century. With Rohit Sharma watching from the pavilion, Jaiswal delivered a performance worthy of the occasion. He was cheered on by the crowd as he struck numerous boundaries. Despite facing some challenges, including dropped catches, Jaiswal converted the opportunities into his fourth century in overseas Test matches. Post-play, Jaiswal revealed the motivational message he received from Rohit Sharma: “Keep playing.” Jaiswal, still establishing himself in international cricket, has played alongside experienced players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Shubman Gill. He credits their influence for shaping his approach to the game. He emphasized the importance of game planning, shot selection, and run scoring, and discussed how he has learned from the seniors about Test cricket. Jaiswal also expressed how much he enjoys collaborating with his teammates, specifically KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, on game strategies. He celebrated his century, achieved in 127 balls, with a fist pump and kisses to the crowd, including his parents. His innings concluded after scoring 118 off 164 balls when he attempted an upper cut off Josh Tongue, resulting in a catch by Jamie Overton. His strong performance enabled India to score 396 in their second innings, boosting his standing as a leading figure in the Indian Test team.