[Watch] Audacious Yashasvi Jaiswal engages in a funny exchange with Marnus Labuschagne on Day 2 of 1st IND vs AUS BGT 2024-25 Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal was at his confident best as he walked out to bat in the second innings on Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth on Saturday, November 23. The left-handed batter spent time at the crease and got well settled before playing his natural game. The 22-year-old also took on premium Aussie pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. At the same time, he ensured that he was not too aggressive in his approach after a duck in the first innings.

Jaiswal was engaged in a funny exchange during the 44th over of India’s second innings. The incident took place as Jaiswal tried to steal a single off Mitchell Marsh in between point and gully before deciding against it. Marnus Labuschagne tried to frighten Jaiswal by taking a sigh at the stumps soon after collecting the ball. In response, Jaiswal stayed centimeters outside the crease, trying to prove his audacious nature. The commentators were left in splits.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal has the second-most runs in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and only behind Joe Root. He slammed two double centuries against England earlier this year.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provide dream start for India against Australia in second innings on Day 2

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul provided a dream start for India against Australia in the second innings on Day 2. The duo are batting on half-centuries apiece.

At the time of writing, India were 129/0, with Jaiswal (68 off 163) and Rahul (50 off 124) at the crease. The tourists have extended their lead to 174 runs.

Earlier in the day, India wrapped up Australia for 104, taking a 46-run first-innings lead. Skipper Jasprit Bumrah led by example, returning with a fifer. Debutant Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj also bagged three and two wickets, respectively.

Batting first, India had posted 150 in their first innings. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul contributed 41, 37 and 26, respectively. Josh Hazlewood bagged four wickets for the hosts.

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