'Yashasvi Jaiswal showed bravery, gave a epic reply to Mitchell Starc' - Alastair Cook

In the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 played at the Perth Stadium, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal played a brilliant innings of 161 runs. After being dismissed for a duck in the first innings, Jaiswal understood the conditions and changed his game and scored his first century on Australian soil. Once set, Jaiswal showed aggressive play. Despite being famous for sledging Australians, Jaiswal responded to Mitchell Starc saying, "You are bowling too slow. ”

Former England captain Alastair Cook praised Jaiswal's bravery while talking to TNT Sports. "We have seen Jaiswal's celebrations many times but it is more fun to watch it against Australia. He told Starc that you are bowling slow. I have faced Starc myself and he never bowls slow. ”

Cook further said that if he himself was facing Starc, he would have avoided saying something like this. He praised Jaiswal's confidence and said, "It is commendable to show such courage at the age of 22. He is currently the highest run-scorer for India in Tests after 15 matches. And playing as an opener is the toughest. ”

Jaiswal is the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket in 2024 with 1,280 runs. Only England's Joe Root is ahead of him. This year Jaiswal has three centuries to his name, two of which are double centuries. He has also scored seven half-centuries.

Cook surprised by Australia's defeat in Perth

India won the Perth Test by 295 runs. "Australia don't lose in Perth. India made history by winning there. India's decision to bat first after winning the toss was brave. ”

Ahead of the day-night Test in Adelaide, Jaiswal scored 45 against Prime Minister XI in Canberra to lead India to victory.