Yashasvi Jaiswal made history in the second Test against England. He became the first Indian to score fifty-plus runs in seven consecutive Tests against England at the start of his career. Jaiswal also joined an elite group of batters with 900+ runs in their first seven Tests against England. He scored 87 runs. Shubman Gill remained unbeaten with 114 runs.
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Rishabh Pant has achieved a career-best seventh position in the ICC Test rankings after his remarkable centuries in the first Test against England. He equalled Andy Flower's record as the only wicketkeepers to score two centuries in a single Test. Pant's success is inspiring, especially after his near-fatal car accident in 2022.
Yashasvi Jaiswal supported Shubman Gill's captaincy and team selections after India's strong batting performance on Day 1 of the second Test against England. Gill's unbeaten century, along with Jaiswal's aggressive 87, helped India reach 310 for 5. Jaiswal praised Gill's clarity and batting prowess, highlighting the team's positive batting environment despite Bumrah's absence.
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