'A new era begins!' - Twitter elated as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan make Test debuts in Dominica

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) picked a new-look Test squad for India's two-match series against the West Indies. After receiving huge backlash post the loss to Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final last month, selectors reacted by dropping out-of-form red-ball specialist Cheteshwar Pujara when they announced the new squad for the series in the Caribbean. Uncapped players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Mukesh Kumar were named in the side.

Jaiswal, who has an average in excess of 80 in 15 first-class games, received his maiden Test cap on July 12, Wednesday ahead of the first Test. He wasn't the only one making his Test debut though. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who has been in India's Test squad since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year, received his debut Test cap as well. The southpaw replaced Srikar Bharat, who got the opportunity to play in five consecutive Tests for India but failed to impress.

Rohit Sharma confirmed on Tuesday that Jaiswal will open the batting along with him. The in-form Shubman Gill will drop down to No. 3, a position which he suggested for himself to coach Rahul Dravid. The crucial No. 3 position has been taken care of by several greats over the years. It will be interesting to see how the talented Gill fares in taking the legacy forward.

West Indies wins the toss, opt to bat first

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite called correctly at the toss and had no hesitation in opting to bat first at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica. At the toss, the opening batter felt that there could be a bit of moisture in the pitch and expected that the first hour will be hard work for his team.

For the West Indies, left-handed batter Alick Athanaze has been handed a debut. Jomel Warrican and Rahkeem Cornwall have been picked as the two spinners in the home team's playing XI.

Here is how Twitter reacted to Jaiswal and Kishan's debut

All eyes on Yashasvi Jaiswal as he makes his Test debut for India today. A new chapter begins for the young talent. Go, Yashasvi! #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/Ym3xNq8paE

— Samit Das (@Samit_Ram_) July 12, 2023

Highest avg in FCC at the time of India Test debut

88.37 - Vinod Kambli (27 matches)
81.23 - Praveen Amre (23)
80.21 - Yashasvi Jaiswal (15)
71.28 - Rusi Modi (38)
70.18 - Sachin Tendulkar (9)
68.78 - Shubman Gill (23) #INDvWI

— Gautam Baghel (@gautambaghel) July 12, 2023

Congratulations to Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan for making their debut in the test team. 🇮🇳 🎉@ishankishan51 • @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/UR2dTcjFtB

— #Mi Vivek (@miPatilVivek) July 12, 2023

Excited to watch yashasvi jaiswal,,,

— Mahesh Reddy (@MaheshR06377278) July 12, 2023

A new era begins! 🌟 Ishan Kishan and Yashasvi Jaiswal make their debut for India, ready to make their mark on the international stage. Congratulations and best of luck, lads! 🇮🇳💫 pic.twitter.com/RIVZLHfdGY

— atharv (@mycricketb36752) July 12, 2023

Let's give a big cheer for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan as they step into the Test arena. Good luck!

— philiphere☄ (@thephilliphere) July 12, 2023

Happy for Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test match debut. Finally a left handed opener.#INDvsWI

— Kumar Manik (@KumarManik12) July 12, 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal. Opener. Team India. 🇮🇳💗 pic.twitter.com/406CZjijua

— The fanitix (@thefanitix) July 12, 2023

#WIvsIND First Test Started⭐#WestIndies Won The TOSS & Choose To Bat First✨
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Congrats #IshanKishan & #Jaiswal For The Debut in Test Cricket 🤍👏🏾
Enjoy The TEST Cricket!! pic.twitter.com/uXjKxMiQsb

— Saloon Kada Shanmugam (@saloon_kada) July 12, 2023

Congrats and go well ❤👍#ishankishan #yashasvijaiswal #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/Gu1x8EYTky

— laks (@lakshayxCricket) July 12, 2023

#YashasviJaiswal and #IshanKishan are all set to make their Test debut for #TeamIndia in the #INDvsWI Day 1 test match.

— Rohit Shukla (@rohitshu7781) July 12, 2023

A beautiful hug between #ViratKohli and #ishankishan as Kohli handed his debut cap. #INDvsWI #RohitSharma #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/zcMQhkcv4K

— Ram Charan Chowdary (@RamCharanChow11) July 12, 2023

Having a good feeling to see now we have 3 left handers in our team . #INDvsWI #YashasviJaiswal #ishankishan

— PRASHANT GOYAL (@Prashant1803) July 12, 2023

Ishan Kishan & Jaiswal making their Test debut.#ViratKohli #WIvIND #IshanKishan #WestIndies #1stTest #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/kEwBZNZ4Gn

— Ramanand Yadav (@Ramanan44585576) July 12, 2023