Yashasvi Jaiswal's remarkable journey continues as he etches his name in the record books with a century in his first Test match in England. The young Indian opener's hunger for runs and dedication to preparation were revealed by his teammate, Dhruv Jurel, offering a glimpse into the mindset that fueled his success at Headingley.

Following the dominant performance on the first day of the Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared a conversation between Jaiswal and Jurel, where Jurel congratulated Jaiswal on his century in England, a feat considered challenging for visiting batters. He highlighted Jaiswal's previous centuries in his first Tests in the West Indies and Australia, questioning his mindset going into the England series.

Jaiswal responded by emphasizing his commitment to giving his best for the team and country. He underscored the importance of rigorous practice and preparation, stating that he ensures every ball he faces in practice prepares him for tough situations in a match.

Jurel then shared a personal anecdote, recalling Jaiswal's determination to score runs in England, even during their time playing for India A. He noted that Jaiswal always sought challenging conditions in the nets, even when the ball was moving a lot. Jurel attributed this "stubbornness" to Jaiswal's unique quality and what sets him apart.

Speaking after the day's play, Jaiswal revealed that the team's preparation was good against England, and he had a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir about batting techniques. He said that the aim was to play a long innings and that he and Shubman Gill were focused on taking it session by session and choosing the right balls to attack. He also acknowledged the support from the dressing room and Gautam Gambhir, which allowed him to express himself freely.

Jaiswal's century places him in an elite list, joining Vijay Manjrekar, Sourav Ganguly, Sandeep Patil, and Murali Vijay as the only Indian players to score a century in their first outing in England. His innings of 101, crafted from 159 balls, included 16 boundaries and a six, demonstrating a blend of resilience and aggression. He battled challenging early spells and even overcame cramps in both hands to reach the milestone.

Jaiswal also spoke about his partnership with Shubman Gill, who also scored a century, emphasizing the amazing camaraderie between them. He noted that Gill's calm and composed approach helped him a lot during their innings together.

The left-handed batter credited his success to switching between formats mentally, as he came into the Leeds Test after the two-month-long IPL season without much practice in red-ball cricket. He also acknowledged that the practice games for India A against the England Lions and the intra-squad match were helpful in understanding the local conditions.