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In the ongoing second Test between India and England at the YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Yashasvi Jaiswal, the emerging Indian opener, made a significant impact by not only smashing his maiden Test century on Day 1 but also converting it into a memorable double century on Day 2.
Rohit Sharma’s bold prediction about Yashasvi Jaiswal comes true
Amidst Jaiswal’s exceptional performance, an old Instagram post from March 2020 has resurfaced, gaining attention for a noteworthy comment made by Indian captain Rohit Sharma. The post featured highlights of Jaiswal’s remarkable 203 against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2019. In Rohit’s viral comment, he praised the young talent for his outstanding achievement, predicting him as the ‘next superstar,’ At that time, Jaiswal, aged 17 years and 192 days, had become the first male teenager in world cricket to score a double century in List-A cricket.
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Now after few years Jaiswal is proving Rohit’s foresight right by delivering an impressive performance in Test cricket. The camaraderie between the two players is evident, with Jaiswal showcasing his skills in front of his captain and living up to the high expectations set for him.
Jaiswal’s historic double century
Meanwhile on Day 2, Jaiswal continued his stellar performance. Despite losing Ravichandran Ashwin early in the first half-hour of play, Jaiswal maintained his rhythm and showcased brilliance by smashing off-spinner Shoaib Bashir for a six followed by a four to reach his maiden Test double century. Jaiswal now holds the distinction of being the third youngest Indian to achieve this remarkable feat, following in the footsteps of former cricketers Vinod Kambli and Sunil Gavaskar. His jubilant reaction, leaping in the air in delight, reflected the significance of this historic milestone.
