Yashasvi Jaiswal lived up to the billing the Australia media had given him ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) opener in Perth. The 'New King' not just brought up his maiden century in Australia in his first match Down Under but also reached the milestone with the kind of bravado that fans used to associate with former opener Virender Sehwag.

Following the emphatic 295-run win over Australia at Perth on Monday, India captain Jasprit Bumrah lavished praise on young Yashasvi Jaiswal. Hailing his century as Perth as Jaiswal's best ever, Bumrah said the young left-handed opener left the ball well.

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit an audacious uppercut to bring up his maiden hundred in Australia. Jaiswal completed his century in 205 balls on Day 3 of the opening Test match in Perth.

India dominated Day 3 of the first Test against Australia in Perth, setting a commanding target of 534 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul's opening stand of 201, followed by Virat Kohli's century, propelled India to 487/6 declared.

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant century in the first Test against Australia, reaching the milestone off 205 balls with a six off Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood. Jaiswal and KL Rahul had previously added 200 runs for the opening wicket after India resumed their innings at 172-0 on Day 3.

Yashasvi Jaiswal termed his “fearless mindset” and ability to take “brave decisions” as the catalysts behind his exceptional hundred against Australia in the ongoing first Test, here on Sunday. Jaiswal made a 161 in only his second innings on Australian soil and added 201 runs for the opening wicket with KL Rahul (77) to lay the foundation of