Updated On: 21 June, 2025 06:54 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar hails Yashasvi’s gritty 101 against England; says young opener has a solid defensive technique for Tests

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century against England in Leeds yesterday. Pic/Bipin Patel
Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar was full of praise for Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young opener produced a masterful century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley.
Speaking on JioHotstar after the opening session, Manjrekar said Jaiswal’s performance was no surprise, calling him “India’s best batter in Australia” and a player with a “solid Test match technique.”
“This performance doesn’t surprise me at all,” Manjrekar said.