Emotional Knock For Me: Yashasvi Jaiswal Vows To Do Well For Team India After Ton On Test Debut – WATCH

After scoring a century on his Test debut, Yashasvi acknowledged the fact that it’ ‘difficult to get opportunities in the Indian team.’

21-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal had a fairytale debut at the international stage. Opening the order with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal scripted history in Dominicia by smashing Test hundred on Day 2 of the 1^st Test match against West Indies.

Still unbeaten at 143, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to play ball-by-ball and enjoys his cricket.

“The pitch is on the slower side and the outfield is very slow, it was difficult and challenging, it was pretty hot and I wanted to keep doing it for my country,” he said.

The left-handed batter become the third Indian opener to smash Test century on his debut game, 17^th Indian batter to do so and first to achieve the mark outside Asia in 21 years.

“I love Test cricket, I like this challenge. I enjoy the situation when the ball swings and seams. We have worked hard on everything. I have just gone out to express myself. It was an emotional moment, and I was just proud of myself, thankful for everyone, this is just a start and I want to do well going further,” he added.

Till the end of Day 2, Team India maintains a dominating lead of 162 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (143) and Virat Kohli (36) in the middle. India has currently amassed 312/2 in 113 overs.

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