Yashasvi Jaiswal is 23. But he’s batting like he’s been playing Test cricket for a decade.
On Day 1 of the Headingley Test against England, the young opener scored another classy hundred — and this one means a lot.
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He now has Test centuries in Australia, England and the West Indies. That’s three of the toughest places for any batter — and Jaiswal has ticked them all off early in his career.
This hundred came in tricky English conditions. Jaiswal got to the mark in 144 balls, hitting 16 fours and a six along the way.
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He looked calm, confident and in control. His opening stand with KL Rahul (91 runs) gave India a good start after being asked to bat first. And it’s not just about this one innings — Jaiswal has been doing this regularly.
Last year he scored a ton in Perth, Australia — a place known for its bounce and pace. Before that he impressed in the Caribbean. Now he’s conquered England too.
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This was Jaiswal’s fifth Test century. His third against England. His first in England and the second away hundred after Perth.
He becomes only the seventh Indian opener to score hundreds in both England and Australia. The others on that list? Big names like Gavaskar, Sehwag and KL Rahul. That says a lot about where Jaiswal is headed.
What stands out is not just the runs — it’s how he gets them. Jaiswal doesn’t get nervous in tough conditions. He doesn’t rush. He reads the pitch, adjusts and plays smart cricket.
In Australia he handled the pace. In the West Indies he managed the slowness. In England he faced the swing — and still scored big. That kind of all-round ability is rare.
He’s shown he’s not just good at home. He’s just as good overseas — which makes him a huge asset for India’s Test future.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is 23 but his batting shows the calm and class of a veteran. He’s already doing what others take years to master — scoring big and doing it everywhere. Australia. England. West Indies. One by one he’s checking all the boxes.
And with every innings it feels like we’re watching the rise of India’s next Test cricket giant.
