IND vs AUS, Perth Test: Jaiswal falls after stealing show with stellar century, fans laud 'New King'

By Deepu Mohan | First Published Nov 24, 2024, 11:51 AM IST

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 161 runs on day 3 of the first test against Australia before getting dismissed. He was dubbed the 'New King' before the series by the Australian media and now lived up to the expectations.

Perth: Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal put on a sensational batting performance and scored 161 runs before getting out to a Mitchell Marsh delivery on day 3 of the first test against Australia. The youngster was dubbed 'The New King' before the start of the series and he lived up to the expectations. Social media were buzzing with awe for Yashasvi's dominant innings and was drawing comparison to the greats of Indian cricket like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

STAR SPORTS TAG LINE FOR JAISWAL - The New King 👑 pic.twitter.com/w320xUiZJ2

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

STAR SPORTS TAG LINE FOR JAISWAL - The New King 👑 pic.twitter.com/w320xUiZJ2

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

Sachin at Perth 1990
Kohli at Perth 2018
Jaiswal at Perth 2024

The Baton has really passed now . New Prince of Indian Cricket- Jaiswal is here.

— Slog Sweep-189 (@SloggSweep)

Played with composure, adapting perfectly to the conditions, yet always backing his instincts be it with the bat or his words, he was spot on. He’s proven it: "The New King" has arrived! 👑 pic.twitter.com/cPMyc5JxGl

— kavish (@Iamkavish27)

With his innings, Jaiswal became only the third Indian to score a century in first test in Australia and also the youngest after Sachin Tendulkar to score 100 in Australia.

Jaiswal you are a new face of Indian Cricket.
Most Consistent Most Capable Most ferocious batter in all 3 format of the game.
In the most difficult format of the game you are doing magic at young age.
You are a super star ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/2QhJHXPlEk

— • ᴀsʜ ʙᴀᴢ •ꪖꪉ🤍 (@FUTURE_LEADERR)

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