Yashasvi Jaiswal’s love for big scores continued at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where the 23-year-old was cruising towards yet another double century in the second Test against the West Indies. But a misunderstanding with captain Shubman Gill cut short what looked like another marathon innings. Jaiswal fell for a brilliant 175 off 258 deliveries, decorated with 22 fours, walking back visibly disappointed after coming so close to a landmark once again. After stumps on Day 2, Jaiswal spoke to the host broadcaster, where an unexpected but heartwarming moment unfolded. Harsha Bhogle began by praising the youngster, saying, “Well done. We absolutely loved watching you bat. Don’t worry about how it ended.” That’s when Sunil Gavaskar, who was also part of the panel, jumped in with a light-hearted message that left Jaiswal smiling awkwardly. The legendary former India captain said, “Just to add to that — great job, keep it up. Keep scoring those hundreds, those daddy hundreds. But since I’m a grandfather now, I’ll say, keep making granddaddy hundreds.” Jaiswal, caught by surprise, could only manage a quick “Thank you, sir,” as the studio burst into laughter. This knock of 175 marked the fifth time in Jaiswal’s young Test career that he has crossed the 150-run mark. He now shares the record for most hundreds before turning 24 with South Africa’s Graeme Smith. Had he converted this innings into a double hundred, it would have been his third in Tests — the previous two coming against England during the 2024 home series. Even without reaching 200 this time, Jaiswal’s consistency and appetite for monumental scores continue to underline why he’s seen as one of India’s brightest long-format stars.
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