IND vs ENG 5th Test: Rohit Sharma's sweet gesture for Yashasvi Jaiswal's family melts hearts
In a heartwarming moment that lit up social media, India captain
Rohit Sharma
was seen posing for a picture with Yashasvi Jaiswal's family at The Oval, following the young batter's second century of the series.
The photo, which included Jaiswal's family alongside Rohit, captured the emotion and significance of a knock that helped India post 396 in their second innings on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England.
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Jaiswal, who has been among India's standout batters this series, struck a fluent 118 in a must-win situation. The 23-year-old held the innings together and revealed the emotional drive behind the innings.
"I'm really happy, I really enjoyed the innings. It was the last push for this tour, so I was just trying my best and telling myself to keep playing session by session, one ball at a time and yeah, I really enjoyed it," Jaiswal told in a BCCI video.
He also recalled seeing Rohit Sharma in the stands during his innings. 'I saw him, and he gave me a message to keep playing,' Jaiswal said at the press conference after the day's play.
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Rohit Sharma with Yashasvi Jaiswal's family (Screengrab)
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Reflecting on how senior players have shaped his growth, he added: 'Different challenges of playing Tests in different countries, but learnt a lot from my seniors like Rohit bhai, Virat bhai. Now KL bhai, Gill. It's amazing to discuss with them, and learn from their experiences.'
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The moment was a fitting tribute to a young batter rising through the ranks, backed by a dressing room that continues to rally behind its future stars.
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