'Chor de bhai kitna marega' - Fans react as centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma puts India in commanding position on Day 2 of 1st Test

On Day 2 of the first Test match, India achieved 245-2 in 81 overs putting their total score of 312/2, in response to the West IndiesIndies' first innings total of 150. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma smashed match-changing hundreds to help India build a comfortable lead over the West Indies. Jaiswal shone on debut with an unbeaten 143, while skipper Rohit Sharma was dismissed immediately after reaching his 10th Test century.

Shubman Gill came in at no.3 and departed early by scoring just 6 runs. At stumps, Virat Kohli was batting at an unbeaten 36 runs with the debutant. India presently has a 162-run advantage against the West Indies. Earlier on Day 1, Ravichandran Ashwin picked up his 33rd five-wicket hall in Test match cricket.

I love Test cricket, I like this challenge: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Jaiswal after the end of Day 2 stated, "I think this is one of the emotional knock for me, it's difficult to get opportunities in the Indian team, I would like to thank everyone, the supporters, team management and Rohit Bhai. The pitch is on the slower side and the outfield is very slow, it was difficult and challenging, it was pretty hot and I wanted to keep doing it for my country, just play ball-by-ball and enjoy my cricket."

"I love Test cricket, I like this challenge, I enjoy the situation when the ball swings and seams. We have worked hard on everything, I've just gone out to express myself. Was an emotional moment (on his century), was just proud of myself, thankful for everyone, this is just a start and I want to do well going further."

Former India captain Virat Kohli has now scored 8,500 Test runs. The 34-year-old reached the milestone on the same day that captain Rohit Sharma reached 3,500 runs in the same format. Kohli is currently the fifth-best run-scorer in Test cricket for India. The south-paw has surpassed former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin on an elite list. Jaiswal has faced the most balls by an Indian batter on debut in Test cricket.

For young batters, playing 350 balls in an innings on debut is a noteworthy achievement. Jaiswal had already done so in first-class cricket back home, and he did it again on his debut for India.

Here's how fans reacted

So whats the point bro

— Pointpod (@tylerdurdenp) July 13, 2023

jaiswal's 200 and virat's 100 is all we want tommorow

— Vikram (@Abhimanyu86156) July 13, 2023

One of the most boring Test. 2.x run rate. Umpires missed few calls. Good that india public is sleeping. :) a turn off series sponsored by Slow cycle brand agarbathi.

— rombanallaver (@rombanallaver) July 13, 2023

You are saying "all eyes on them" as if India is being challenged in this Test and they will lead a fightback tomorrow.

— Yashpal Tomar (@Yashpal64601126) July 13, 2023

I saw some brilliant signs ahead, talking about Kohli
He’s played the ball late, the cut, back foot punch, guide unlike the last few months where he was only front foot committed, but this inns he was also playing more back foot shots, not totally front foot committed

— Aadvaith Naarayanan (@AadvaithN) July 13, 2023

Yaar yeh WI waalon se 2 hi out hoye ab tak, inko maaf kardo jaane do.😭

— Khush Thakkar (@Khush_Thakkar12) July 13, 2023

I mean 312 in a full day and a session on a flat wicket and WI best spinner off sick is really poor. Full on snooze fest 💤

— Jordan Dickinson (@JDickinson23) July 14, 2023

Jaiswal playing awesome waiting for his double century 💙🔥

— ＤＥＸＴＥＲ😈 (@Dexter_Vj2) July 13, 2023