Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s batting in solely his fifth Test, saying the teen has not put a foot unsuitable in his 76-run knock in opposition to England and has taken to the five-day format “like a fish to water”. Jaiswal was unbeaten after enjoying 70 balls, hitting 9 boundaries and three sixes on the opening day of the primary Test. Along with skipper Rohit Sharma (24), he shared 80 runs for the opening stand to take India to 119 for one of their first innings in reply to England’s 246.

Shubman Gill was the opposite not out batter, on 14, with India trailing England by 127 runs at stumps.

“He (Jaiswal) had a great time in the IPL, had a wonderful start in first-class cricket. I am quite enjoying it. I am seeing Rishabh Pant there. His fearless cricket is serving him well,” Ashwin mentioned after the top of the opening say’s play.

“Yashaswi has not put a foot wrong, he has taken to Test cricket like a fish to water,” the senior spinner added.

Electing to bat, England have been 108 for 3 after 28 overs at lunch. But they misplaced the plot because the day progressed, with Ashwin (3/68) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/88) doing the majority of the injury and Jasprit Bumrah (2/28) and Axar Patel (2/33) chipping in.

“It was pretty interesting in the first session, maybe there was a bit of moisture. Because of the early moisture, there was enough speed. Then it slowed down. Not enough speed to carry through to the slips,” Ashwin mentioned.

“240 was a very very good competitive total. Thought 30-40 runs more than what we would have liked. Someone making a hundred tomorrow will put us in the driver’s seat.”

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