"Dreams do really come true" - Fans overjoyed as Yashasvi Jaiswal makes his India debut in 1st Test vs West Indies
Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made his India Test debut on Wednesday, July 12. The left-handed batter was picked in India's playing XI for the Test series opener against West Indies at Windsor Park in Dominica.
Jaiswal will be Rohit Sharma's opening partner, with Shubman Gill slotting in at No.3 for the two-match series. The southpaw has been in tremendous form lately, impressing many with his batting exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and domestic cricket.
A number of fans were overjoyed with Yashasvi Jaiswal's inclusion in the starting XI and took to social media to share their excitement. Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
After so long eagerly waiting for an Indian player debuting in test. Yashasvi Jaiswal best of luck.
His first-class average is 80.21. #WIvsIND
Dreams do really come true 🤗
All the best Yashasvi Jaiswal
#INDvsWI https://t.co/lh8QAFwpeD
Big fan of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Hope he makes it count.
#WIvsIND #Dominica
All eyes on Yashasvi Jaiswal as he makes his Test debut for India today. A new chapter begins for the young talent. Go, Yashasvi! #INDvsWI https://t.co/6wwxt2tIQZ
A proud smile from Yashasvi Jaiswal with the Test cap.
What a lovely moment.
#YashasviJaiswal
#WIvIND https://t.co/3wz9XBZjxv
Hey you step aside, Yashasvi Jaiswal is here to make International Cricket his Kingdom.
So happy to see young talent Yashasvi Jaiswal to play his 1st Test match for #India. It is great. I can't wait to see him bat. I hope I have not jinxed him!! #bcci #YashasviJaiswal #WIvIND
Congratulations @ybj_19 👍
Can see a long run and Tons of Test runs within you continuing your domestic Form and your composure.
Welcome to #TestCricket
#WIvIND #YashasviJaiswal https://t.co/g6FL1HTwD2
Go well yashasvi jaiswal, His success will inspire the upcoming generation. https://t.co/nM5tikm4mt
Present Star and Future Star 💥💥💥
#WIvIND #WIvsIND #WestIndies #India #ViratKohli #YashasviJaiswal https://t.co/7xS871etPw
Journey from church gate to carrebian islands #YashasviJaiswal
@BCCI congratulations yashasvi jaiswal for your maidan indian test call
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From selling Panipuri to play for India Cricket Team. YASHASVI JAISWAL come a long way ❤️.
#INDvsWI
#debut https://t.co/pdraKLR0hC
The Indian batting order looks solid with the dynamic opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. A perfect blend of experience and young talent! #INDvsWI #BattingOrder https://t.co/vk4h1245Df
Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal made headlines with his incredible performances in IPL 2023 earlier this year. The Rajasthan Royals batter mustered 625 runs from 14 matches at an average of 48.08.
In first-class cricket, the talented batter has amassed 1845 runs in 26 innings at a superb average of 80.21.
West Indies won the toss and decided to bat first in the 1st Test vs India
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and chose to bat first at Windsor Park. Alick Athanaze will make his Test debut in the encounter for the home side.
Speaking at the toss, Brathwaite mentioned that the side have had a 10-day camp ahead of the series in the presence of legendary batter Brian Lara.
"We are batting first, the surface is generally dry, bit of moisture, we'll have to work hard in the first hour," Brathwaite said. "We had a 10-day camp, Brian Lara was there as well, had a practice game amongst ourselves, looking good. We have been in good positions during the last cycle, but it's all about being consistent. Want to see the guys be positive."
India picked two debutants for the encounter, with Ishan Kishan and Yashasvi Jaiswal playing their maiden Test. Here are the two playing XIs for the fixtures:
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Raymon Reifer, Jermaine Blackwood, Alick Athanaze, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, and Jomel Warrican.
India: Rohit Sharm a(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, and Mohammed Siraj.