Twitter Reaction: Jayant Yadav wins heart with his maiden Test century

Jayant Yadav solidified his reputation as an all-rounder batsman and reached his maiden Test century as he added 74 runs to his overnight score of 30 and scored 104 before losing wicket in the post-lunch session. He reaped high praises for his sturdy batting display which saw him contribute almost equally in the humongous 241 runs for the 8th wicket, the highest for India and the second highest in an India-England Test. In all, the off-spinner played 204 balls and hit 15 boundaries during his stay in the middle.

Batting under the shadow of his skipper Virat Kohli, who himself mesmerised the Wankhede stadium with his record-breaking double century, Yadav frustrated England badly. The tourists had their shoulders dropped right after a few overs in the morning session and saw no opportunity whatsoever in getting better of him.

He can be credited largely for Kohli’s milestone as it would have been impossible for the Indian skipper to hit the record breaking individual score had Yadav not defied the English bowlers. Kohli was in dire need of a support when England clawed back into the game with four wickets in the second session on day three.

Yadav rose up at the right occasion and not only helped Kohli rescue India from a tricky position but also continued his good work to form a massive lead for India. In the opening session of the day, he added 128 runs with Kohli to Inda’s overnight to swell the overall lead to a commanding 179 at the break. He went for lunch at an just eight runs short of his century. His time in the middle was brought to an after he was stumped by Jonny Bairstow off Adil Rashid’s bowling.

At the other end, Kohli wasn’t done after becoming the first Indian captain in 35 years to make 500 runs or more in a series yesterday and smashed 235. Eventually, India ended up at 631 all out with an overall 231 runs lead.

Jayant Yadav 91* – now the highest by an Indian #9 in Tests
Prev: 90 by Farokh Engineer v NZ at Chennai 1965#IndvEng

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 11, 2016

Jayant Yadav has been so impressive as batsman, could be vying for a place in on this ability alone!

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 11, 2016

Great Knock By #JayantYadav Comes To An End. OUT On 104.

First Indian No. 9 To Score A Test 100. Kudos, Jayant Yadav!#IndvsEng #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/9medhfWGME

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) December 11, 2016

Jayant Yadav ,what an amazing find.
The first No.9 to score a test century for India.
Find of the Year.#IndvsEng

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 11, 2016

As Proud chacha I celebrate #JayantYadav maiden test century, first by Indian no 9
Maja aa gaya! https://t.co/5ux7jA8Ilt

— Yogendra Yadav (@_YogendraYadav) December 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/DrBharatSingh2/status/807853336649207808

Jayant Yadav is the find of the tour. #IndvsEng #Kohli is breaching levels and pushing the threshold of legend

— Shashank Kumar (@tweetsshashank) December 11, 2016

Big Congrats to @imVkohli & Jayant Yadav for their milestones. Hoping for a win to cap it off.

— Parvinder Awana (@ParvinderAwana) December 11, 2016

As the Englishmen pronounce his name, such a great innings from GIANT Yadav …!#IndvsEng #JayantYadav

— Khushamtweet! (@XitijNanavaty) December 11, 2016

Jayant Yadav's ton so much more impressive when you consider Jaddu hasn't scored one.

— Abhinav Mouli (@abhinavmouli) December 11, 2016

Also one Superb much needed support from Jayant Yadav. Best no. 9 batsman. Kudos to his century ?#INDvENG

— Shyam Sundar (@shyind) December 11, 2016

#IndvsEng jayant Yadav congratulations for getting your first Hundred.Good support to virat and Team India?

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) December 11, 2016

The first Indian batsman to hit a century from No. 9 in Tests! A fine debut series for Jayant Yadav https://t.co/UAsCOo58bX #INDvENG

— Shiva Naidu (@iamShivaNaidu) December 11, 2016

https://twitter.com/imRo450/status/807850140908171264