England skipper Ben Stokes brought Edgbaston to life on Day 1 of the 2nd Test with a fiery send-off after dismissing India’s in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. This followed an earlier on-field exchange between the two. Jaiswal, fresh off a century in the first Test at Headingley, looked well on course for a second ton in the series. The 23-year-old raced to his 16th fifty-plus score in just his 21st Test, bringing up his half-century off 58 balls with 10 boundaries. However, tensions simmered earlier in the day when Stokes and Jaiswal shared a sharp exchange. The moment came after Jaiswal took a quick single off Stokes’ bowling. The England captain appeared to have a few words for the young batter, to which Jaiswal coolly replied, “You don’t want to hear from me, come on.” The rivalry added extra spice to the contest and it was Stokes who eventually had the last word. Stokes found Jaiswal’s outside edge with a delivery that nipped away, which wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith comfortably took, sending Jaiswal back for a well-compiled 87 off 107 balls.
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Stokes’ celebration was as explosive as the dismissal with a roar, a long sprint, and a jubilant response that immediately went viral on social media. The passion on display highlighted the significance of the breakthrough, with Jaiswal having looked unshakeable after the early losses of KL Rahul and Karun Nair.
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The wicket didn’t just break a dangerous stand but was also a personal moment of triumph for the England captain, who had clearly marked the young Indian as a key target.
