"Shame he's doing it" - Jos Buttler on Yashasvi Jaiswal toying with England in ongoing Test series

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s stellar performances in India’s ongoing series against England have captivated the cricketing world’s attention. Displaying remarkable prowess with the bat, Jaiswal has notched up two centuries and is closing in on Virat Kohli’s record of most runs for India against England in the red-ball series’.

Jaiswal’s knock yesterday that laid the foundation for India’s one-sided victory in the 3rd Rajkot Test intrigued his Rajasthan Royals teammate Jos Buttler to say he feels sorry for his national Test side, claiming “its a shame”.

In the third Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten 214 that helped India propel to the historic victory, while simultaneously equaling the record for the most sixes in a Test innings. It was also India’s biggest-ever victory in a Test match since 2021 as the hosts doubled their lead in the 5-match series with a 434-run win.

His adaptability across formats has been evident since his debut in senior cricket. Notably, his emergence on the grand stage was heralded during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) when he partnered with England’s limited-overs captain, Jos Buttler, at the top of the order for Rajasthan Royals.

The dominance of Yashasvi Jaiswal was unmistakable as he amassed 625 runs in 14 IPL matches at a staggering strike rate of 163.61, outshining even Buttler. Last year his aggression was such that he became the fastest half-centurion in IPL in just 13 balls, overtaking his senior KL Rahul who did so in 14 deliveries.

But his knocks in the ongoing Test series exemplify his ability to time his assaults to perfection. Despite a brief setback due to a back injury after reaching his first century, Jaiswal returned on Day 4 to further torment the English bowlers.

Partnering with Shubman Gill, he stitched a crucial 159-run partnership before resuming his onslaught, adding another 110 runs in quick succession. Jaiswal’s innings was punctuated by a remarkable display of power-hitting, including 12 towering sixes, which equaled a record previously held by the legendary Wasim Akram.

His monumental contribution wasn’t limited to the third Test alone. In the preceding match, Jaiswal’s 209-run masterpiece showcased his dominance, with Gill’s 34 being the next-highest score for India. Currently, he stands as the leading run-scorer in the series by a significant margin, amassing 545 runs in just six innings at an astonishing average of 109 and a brisk strike rate of 81.10.

“Getting everything he deserves”, Buttler wrote on Instagram, praising Yashasvi Jaiswal

Right after seeing Yashasvi Jaiswal smack those monstrous sixes and reach his 2nd double century of the series, Jos Buttler took to Instagram and wrote that even if he is happy for him, it’s quite hard for him to see him do all that against England. Buttler also made sure to give Jaiswal his flowers by saying that he deserves it as he has been extremely hard working.

“Shame he’s doing it against England but v hard not be so happy for @yashasvijaiswal28. Getting everything he deserves from his talent, hunger and work ethic. WHAT A STAR!” – Buttler wrote on his Instagram story. 

Jos Buttler about Yashasvi Jaiswal. (Rajasthan Royals). pic.twitter.com/QkK9snuumR

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 18, 2024

Meanwhile, the 4th Test between India and England starts from February 23rd onwards.