Headingley Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal slams third ton vs England, continues dream run in red-ball cricket

Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his prolific form in Test cricket, bringing up his fifth Test century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday.Jaiswal reached the milestone in 144 balls, showcasing maturity and flair as he cracked 16 fours and a six in another commanding innings.

The 23-year-old southpaw’s innings reinforced his growing reputation as one of India’s most dependable red-ball batters in the post-Kohli-Rohit era.This was Jaiswal’s third century against England, having scored two tons in the home series last year, where he finished as the leading run-scorer. He has now firmly established himself as a thorn in England’s plans, seamlessly adapting to conditions both at home and away.On a sun-drenched day in Leeds, Jaiswal combined aggression with patience, capitalising on a solid start after KL Rahul's early dismissal. His partnership with captain Shubman Gill, who also scored a fluent half-century, set the tone for a promising Indian innings in what marks the beginning of a new era in Indian Test cricket.Jaiswal’s hundred was not just another milestone, but a statement of intent as Team India rebuilds its Test batting unit following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.