The Indian Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed that the key to his 129-Run partnership with Captain Shaubman Gill on day 1. Jaiswal, who spoke at a press conference after the 5th June stump match, said that their focus was to play on the session and make the most of free vans.
After the Indian strong beginning was stopped by rapid release Kl Rahul (42) and debutant Sai Sudharsan (0), Jaiswal and Gill joined to save shifts. With the 92 Pro 2 team, their folded and disciplined approach helped India to regain control. Both doughs continued to the Central Cutpoint – Jaiswal with 101 and Gill completed the day undefeated on 127 – laid the foundation for the dominance of India.
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“We talked a lot in the middle. It was supposed to play session by sessions and cash when there was a free ball. He was an amazing camaraderie. It was great to burn with him. He was calm and folded.”
Jaiswal’s Ton made him the first guest dough to score test centuries in Australia and England before turning 23. For Gill, it was also an orientation moment – becoming only the fifth Indian that hit the Captain’s debut of the test and joined Azharuddin and Kohl.
Rishabh Pant added the firing power late on a day with a fast 65* of only 73 balls and shared an undefeated gill rack when India accelerated in the final session. England pitch, including Ben Stokes, Brydon Cars, Chris Woakes and Shoaib Bashir, were unable to exert consistent pressure because India constantly built a dominant sum.
On the stump 1. The day of India ended at 359 for 3, with gill and hinge on the fold and visitors firmly under the control of the headingley test.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 21, 2025
