Former England captain Michael Atherton has lauded India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for his double century as India claimed a massive 434-run victory in the IND vs ENG 3rd Test in Rajkot.
A stellar performance from Jaiswal and Ravindra Jadeja handed India their biggest win in terms of run while England succumber to their secong biggest defeat.
“They’ve got some fantastic players today we saw two of them. In particular, young Yashasvi Jaiswal who played a brilliant innings that doubled 100 of staggering quality and splattered England’s bowlers all over the park. ” Atherton told to Sky Sports.
Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a stunning performance reminiscent of Virender Sehwag during Day 4 of the 3rd Test against England at Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium.
Yashasvi Jaiswal leaves England in pieces in IND vs ENG 3rd Test:
The young opener thrilled the enthusiastic crowd with an explosive innings, smashing his way to an unbeaten 214, his second consecutive century in the series. Displaying remarkable skill,
Jaiswal struck 14 boundaries and hit some stellar maximums about 12 times in an exhilarating showcase of cricketing prowess. His remarkable feat not only broke several records but also left England reeling.
“You know, 12 sixes is equal to a world record in a single innings and a test match. So an astounding young player.”
Ravindra Jadeja adds to England’s woes:
India, buoyed by Jaiswal’s heroics, swiftly dismantled England, bundling them out for a mere 122 runs. Ravindra Jadeja emerged as the tormentor-in-chief, claiming five wickets for 41 runs with his left-arm spin. In under 40 overs, India seized control of the match, surging to a 2-1 lead in the series.
“Then the classy, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who back to the first innings ended with five wickets very difficult bowl to face when you’ve got loads of runs on the board and a wearing pitch, “ concluded Atherton.
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