India claimed a massive victory by an innings and 141 runs in the first Test against the West Indies at Windsor Park in Roseau on Friday, July 14. After Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit SharmaAfter brilliant hundreds, Ravichandran Ashwin took another sensational five-wicket haul to bundle out the hosts for just 130 in the second innings.
Yashasvi scored his maiden century on his international debut, scoring 171 off 387 balls before being dismissed on the third day. Virat Kohli He played a calm and composed innings of 76 off 182 balls as India declared their first innings at 421/5 at the end of the second session.
With a lead of 271 runs in the first innings, India got off to a great start by taking the first few wickets. Ravindra Jadeja And Ashwin took two wickets each and West Indies were 32/4 in 22 overs. Debutant Alyque Athanaz, who was the top scorer for his team in the first innings, scoring 28 off 44, was the star all-rounder jason holder Added 20 not out but Ashwin took five more wickets on the third day to end their resistance.
Yashasvi received the player of the match award for his sensational century ahead of Ashwin. He expressed his emotional side and revealed that it was his dream to play Test for India and thanked Rohit Sharma for giving him this opportunity.
“(Preparation and planning) We were just having a good session. I spoke to Dravid sir a lot and he gave me confidence. I want to thank the selectors and Rohit bhai for showing faith and allowing me to express myself. (Feelings.. .) What am I working for… I am just thinking about preparing well and focussing on my discipline and process. (Playing Tests for India) A special moment. When I When I was younger, I used to dream of playing for my country,” Yashasvi said during the post-match presentations.
The young opener also revealed that he is learning a lot from senior figures Rohit and Virat and also thanked all those who helped him achieve this success.
“Emotional moment for me but this is just the beginning. (Personalities who contributed to his early success…) A lot of people have helped me in this journey. I want to thank everyone, of course the senior players. The way I was talking with Rohit bhai and Virat bhaiya, I was learning a lot,” Yashasvi said.