'Don't beat our bowlers that bad': Brian Lara to Jaiswal
What's the story
The ongoing second Test match between India and West Indies has been a one-sided affair, with India's batting unit decimating the Caribbean bowling attack. Yashasvi Jaiswal's stellar 175-run innings stood out as India declared at 518/5 while batting first. Scoring his seventh Test century, Jaiswal made a strong statement, putting India in a dominant position. During the match, West Indies legend Brian Lara had some special requests for him.
Lara's plea
Lara's hilarious request to Jaiswal
The fans witnessed some classic actions from the Indian side in Delhi as they tore apart the Caribbean bowling attack. Jaiswal led the charge with a classic knock, scoring his seventh Test hundred. He was nearing a double century but fell short at 175 runs. After his innings, Lara was seen hugging Jaiswal and saying, "Don't beat our bowlers that bad." BCCI shared the video of the conversation on its official website.
Team spirit
Jaiswal puts team 1st in Test cricket
Despite his impressive innings, Jaiswal's only aim was to put his team in a strong position. He said in a video, "I always put the team first. How can I play for my team, and what is important for my team at that moment of time? So I always think that, and that gives me the answer how I can play." He also praised his batting partner Shubman Gill for leading from the front during their partnership.
Partnerships
Partnership with Sudharsan and Gill's innings praised by Jaiswal
Jaiswal shared a 193-run partnership for the second wicket with B Sai Sudharsan, who scored 87 runs from 165 balls. He praised Sudharsan for his performance and also lauded Gill, who remained unbeaten on 129. "Gill bhai has batted amazingly as always," Jaiswal said. "That is what we were talking about if we are in. So we should make it count and just keep playing our instinct as well."
Match status
India on top in Delhi Test match against West Indies
Having posted a huge total (518/8) on the board, Team India is now in a commanding position in the match. West Indies could only manage 248/10 in response as Kuldeep Yadav claimed a fifer. Still trailing by 270 runs, the visitors have been asked to follow on. Jaiswal's innings played a major role in putting India ahead in this Test match against West Indies.