NEW DELHI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
's remarkable
double century
in the second Test against England has earned widespread acclaim from cricket legends, with
Sachin Tendulkar
,
Shikhar Dhawan
, and
Kevin Pietersen
among those showering praise on the young Indian opener.
Tendulkar, one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, lauded Jaiswal's "super effort" against England.
On social media platform X, Tendulkar expressed his admiration for the 22-year-old's exceptional innings.
Dhawan, a seasoned campaigner for the Indian team, celebrated Jaiswal's knock and referred to the opener's bat as a "magic wand."
On X, Dhawan congratulated Jaiswal for his spectacular 200, emphasizing the young talent's impact on rewriting cricket history.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen was also left in awe of Jaiswal's inning, hailing it as "one of the greatest stories in world sport." Pietersen acknowledged the significance of Jaiswal's journey in the cricketing world.
Star spinner
Yuzvendra Chahal
conveyed his appreciation, addressing Jaiswal as "Yashasvi my brother" and expressing confidence that the young opener's journey is only headed upwards from here.
Mohammad Kaif
, a former Indian cricketer, highlighted Jaiswal's prowess, noting that India has found an all-format opener in him. Kaif praised Jaiswal's ability to handle spin, showcase fine footwork, and shift gears as needed.
Jaiswal's innings showcased his dominance against the England bowling attack. The thrilling contest between Jaiswal and veteran pacer James Anderson added to the spectacle, culminating with the young Indian's aggressive stroke that resulted in a catch to Jonny Bairstow at extra cover.
With accolades pouring in from cricketing icons, Jaiswal's performance in the second Test has not only left a lasting impact on the ongoing series but has also marked him as a rising star in the world of cricket.
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