Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores Fifth Test Century, India Dominate England Day 1

Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed with a resilient century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, overcoming cramps in both hands to help India reach a commanding position. His 101-run knock, achieved in 144 balls, was part of a crucial 129-run partnership with captain Shubman Gill, who also scored an unbeaten century, marking his first as Test skipper. Jaiswal credited Gill's calm and composed batting and their strong camaraderie for their success, emphasizing their mental approach to adapt session by session. This century was Jaiswal's fifth overall in Tests and made him the second-youngest Indian centurion in England, joining an elite group including Sachin Tendulkar. The partnership helped India dominate the first day, with their aggressive and strategic batting drawing praise from England's bowling coach. Jaiswal and Gill are central figures in India's next-generation Test revival amid the absence of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.