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VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA - FEBRUARY 03: India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his double century during day two of the 2nd Test Match between India and England at ACA-VDCA Stadium on February 03, 2024 in Visakhapatnam, India. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Leeds Masterclass: India’s New Test Titan Emerges in Style

Under the cloudy skies of Leeds, Yashasvi Jaiswal turned pressure into poetry. With a sublime century in the first innings of the 1st Test vs England, the 23-year-old left-hander announced himself as India’s long-term solution at the top. As England’s bowlers toiled, Jaiswal stood tall, calm and calculated — blending aggression with maturity.

Setting the Stage: The Leeds Test Preview

  • India’s tour to England for the 5-match Test series under the WTC 2025–27.

  • Stakes: New-look Indian squad, swing-heavy conditions.

Jaiswal’s Innings Breakdown

  • Scored 101 off 189 balls, with 14 boundaries.

  • Key partnerships with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant.

  • How he handled James Anderson and Mark Wood early on.

  • Composure against the moving ball and smart shot selection.

Stats Highlight

  • Fastest Indian to 1000 Test runs since 2023.

  • 3rd overseas century in less than 15 matches.

  • 80% of his runs came through off-side shots—graphic suggestion.

Why This Innings Was Special

  • First Test century in English conditions.

  • Showed temperament on a seaming Day 1 track.

  • Cemented his spot as India’s opener for the foreseeable future.

What This Means for India

  • India’s transition from Rohit-Kohli era to Jaiswal-Gill.

  • More stability at the top in overseas conditions.

  • Opens up aggressive batting strategies abroad.

Fan & Expert Reactions

  • Quotes from Michael Vaughan, Wasim Jaffer, Harsha Bhogle.

  • Social media snippets praising his calmness and flair.

Conclusion

“From Mumbai’s maidans to Lord’s gates — Jaiswal’s rise isn’t just inspiring, it’s strategic. If Leeds is a glimpse of what’s to come, England — and the cricket world — better watch out.”

 “He’s the future of Indian cricket.” – Sunil Gavaskar

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