Batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal made headlines with his stunning century in the first Test against Australia in Perth which helped India kick off the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series on a winning note. Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161-run knock in the second innings set up a daunting target for the hosts. Jaiswal reached the three-figure mark with a powerful uppercut over the wicketkeeper's head. Initially unsure whether the ball had cleared the boundary for a six or a four, he patiently awaited the umpire's signal.
I give kisses to all my loved ones, all my fans who have supported me: Yashasvi Jaiswal
Once confirmed as a six, Jaiswal celebrated his century with jubilation, removing his helmet and raising his arms in triumph. He then shared the joy with the crowd, blowing kisses to his supporters and savoring the moment.
In an interview with Australian television broadcaster Mark Howard, Yashasvi Jaiswal opened up about his century celebration. Jaiswal revealed that he had planned multiple celebrations to celebrate the milestone but was momentarily confused, unsure whether the ball had cleared the boundary for a six or a four.
"Yes, it was (an unusual) way to bring up the hundred. In my mind, I was like, I will do this or that, and then suddenly, something happened, and I was like, oh my god, what should I do," Jaiswal said, as quoted by PTI.
"So, I was like, okay, I will just celebrate, and I will enjoy this moment. I was blessed, I was grateful, I enjoyed it, this feeling will stay with me for a long time. I give kisses to all my loved ones, all my fans who have supported me. I just wanted to give them my love with the kisses," Jaiswal further stated.
Jaiswal also credited the hardships he faced which apparently helped him come out of any situation. It also developed a fighting spirit in him which he has translated into the cricket ground.
"It's something (his backstory) that always gives me confidence that I can come out of any situation. I always fight, I always look to fight, I want to be in the battle, I want to enjoy the battle and I want to win the battle," the 22-year-old added..
"So this is what it gives me and I am really blessed that I have this life, that can give me a lot of confidence, learnings about myself, how I can believe in me, and how I can go through with different emotions, different situation in my life," he concluded.
Talking about his Jaiswal's track record at a tender age of 22, he has struck four Test centuries in 15 matches so far, including the recent ton in series opener against Australia in Perth. The star southpaw has also amassed 1568 runs at an impressive average of 58.07, including four centuries and eight half-centuries. Jaiswal will look to replicate his batting heroics in Perth in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide which is scheduled to start from December 6.
