Yashasvi Jaiswal had a fairy-tale beginning to his first English tour as he cruised to a fantastic century on Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds. He was so calm and confident right from the start. The very moment he reached his hundred, he removed his helmet, pumped his fist in the air, and jumped in exhilaration. It was a memorable moment. You could sense the importance of the moment for him. He yelled with joy and punched the air. Jaiswal had made a huge century in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy last year as well. He enjoys beginning a series on a high note. Whether the conditions are as tough as can be, he never backs down. He fights like a warrior, and this knock demonstrated once again that he is never hesitant to accept any challenge. Jaiswal, Gill Grind England with Solid Stand India had a perfect session at Headingley with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill batting through without losing a wicket. Once Gill left the opening ball of the session by Ben Stokes so serenely, India never looked back. Also Read | Watch: Sanjay Manjrekar Targets Virat Kohli in Off-Stump Comment Both batters were unflappable in their attitude Gill with textbook strokesmanship and drives that were as pretty as drives get, including a stunner of a straight drive off Woakes, and Jaiswal combining caution with control. England experimented with various plans, such as a short-ball assault by Josh Tongue at Jaiswal, but it did not bother the left-hander too much. Even when Jaiswal was beset by cramps towards the end of the session, he battled on to score a nostalgic hundred, marking the occasion with passion and pride. With this innings, he emulated his Perth heroics during the Australia tour. On a day when everyone was talking about Bazball England, it was India who reversed things and played with confidence and authority