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Xtra Time Web Desk: Yashasvi Jaiswal made a remarkable Test debut against West Indies, capitalizing on the opportunities and converted his start into a magnificent century on the second day of the first test at Windsor Park. The young left-handed batsman was emotional during the post-day's play press-conference, dedicating his hundred to those who made significant sacrifices to support his journey in cricket. Jaiswal expressed his gratitude towards his coaches, parents, and all others who played a vital role in his development.

"This knock is for me, my family and everyone who supported me throughout my journey. It's been a long journey for me and I want to thank everyone involved. I want to dedicate this knock to my parents and god. This is just the start, I have to do more,” said Jaiswal after day's play.

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Having had a terrific start to his first-class career, Jaiswal emphasized his love for Test cricket, stating that he enjoys the unique challenges it presents. When he was selected for the West Indies series, there was considerable debate about his batting position. However, head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma entrusted him with the opening slot, a decision Jaiswal justified by expressing himself freely on the big stage.

“Spoke to Rohit Sharma a lot while batting together. He was telling me how to bat on this wicket and where to score. There was good communication between us. Even before the game he was telling me that ‘I have to do it, you’rre the only person’. I also kept thinking about it and how to score and prepare mentally. So, I’ve learnt a lot from this game and I’ll try to continue this in the future,” Jaiswal added.

The 21-year-old extended his appreciation to Rohit Sharma and the team management for showing faith in him and giving him the opportunity to open the innings, replacing Shubman Gill. Jaiswal acknowledged the difficulty in earning opportunities in the Indian team and thanked everyone, including the supporters, team management, and Rohit Sharma.

Reflecting on the match conditions, Jaiswal mentioned that the pitch was on the slower side, with a slow outfield. He faced the challenges posed by the conditions, the hot weather, and aimed to contribute to his country by playing ball-by-ball and enjoying the game.

In conclusion, Jaiswal's debut Test century was an emotional milestone for him, and he expressed pride in his achievement while remaining thankful to everyone who supported him. He viewed this as just the beginning of his journey and expressed his desire to perform well in the future.