England's T20I captain Jos Buttler has extended heartfelt commendations to his Rajasthan Royals colleague, Yashasvi Jaiswal, following his remarkable double century in the third Test against England in Rajkot on Sunday, February 18. Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century against England not only contributed to India winning the match by a historic margin of 434 runs but also set new benchmarks in Indian cricket history.
He became the first Indian batter to record two double centuries against England in Test cricket, showcasing his exceptional talent and making a statement on the international stage. In the end, the southpaw remained unbeaten on 214 runs off 236 balls and powered 14 fours and 12 sixes.
Jos Buttler in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jos Buttler, who closely observed Jaiswal's impressive performance during the IPL 2023 season, has labeled the young prodigy's recent achievement as thoroughly 'deserved.' This praise from an experienced international player like Buttler highlights the significant impact of Jaiswal's performance not only on his team but also on the global cricket stage.
"Shame he's doing it against England but v(very) hard not be so happy for @yashasvijaiswal28. Getting everything he deserves from his talent, hunger and work ethic. WHAT A STAR!" Buttler wrote on his Instagram story.
Jaiswal shatters records for fun
Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name into the annals of cricket history, breaking an Indian record by launching 12 sixes in a single Test innings, surpassing the three-decade-old mark previously set by Navjot Singh Sidhu. His prowess was on full display against England's legendary pacer James Anderson, a bowler with one of the most formidable reputations in cricket, where Jaiswal boldly hit three sixes in a row. This remarkable feat not only showcased his capacity for scoring expansively but also his audacity to take on the world's leading bowlers without hesitation.
In doing so, Jaiswal also matched the global record held by Wasim Akram for the most sixes hit by a batter in a Test innings, with both players having the distinction of clearing the boundary 12 times in a single innings.
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