India vs England, 4th Test: Cricket fraternity reacts on Keaton Jennings’ century on debut

Keaton Jennings thus became the third England batsman to score a century on debut in Tests against India after Bryan Valentine and Alastair Cook.

Keaton Jennings scored 112 runs on his debut © IANS

As debutant Keaton Jennings scored a century on his debut for England in the fourth Test against India at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, cricketers reacted on Twitter to the brilliant innings by the player. Jennings came into the side in place of Haseeb Hameed who suffered an injury during the last match. Jennings has had a good First-Class season lately and was picked on basis of his performance. The cricketer justified the selection as he scored 112 runs before getting out and provided England with a solid start against India. He did an exceptional job overcoming the fear of making debut overseas and matching up to the level of an experienced Alastair Cook at the other end.

Jennings thus became the third England batsman to score a century on debut in Tests against India after Bryan Valentine and Alastair Cook. On Friday, England won the toss and elected to bat first. Cook opened the innings with Jennings and himself scored 46 runs. Jennings took things further with Joe Root. Root departed for 21 and Moeen Ali joined Jennings at the crease. Moeen scored 50 before departing and was soon followed by Jennings. With Jennings departing, England had 230 runs on the board with the loss of 4 wickets with Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes batting at the crease.

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Here is what the former cricketers and cricket enthusiasts reacted to the innings.

Yet another one slips through our system. Well played Keaton Jennings.

— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) December 8, 2016

England have found another in Keaton Jennings .. Looks a really good player .. Another from Durham conveyor belt .. #INDvENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 8, 2016

Congrats Keaton Jennings on a brilliant 100 on debut Very impressed with his approach & the way he played against the spinners #INDvENG

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 8, 2016

Last three debut centurions for England
Matt Prior born Jo’burg
Jonathan Trott born Cape Town
Keaton Jennings born Jo’burg#IndvEng

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 8, 2016

Well played Keaton Jennings… Welcome to the club! #testdebuthundreds

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) December 8, 2016

In the last ODI played at Wankhede Quinton de Kock scored a ton
His U-19 opening partner Keaton Jennings made a ton on Test debut#INDvENG

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) December 8, 2016

Great for Keaton Jennings on debut. Dropped on 0 and survived a really close LBW, but he hung in there to get to 50. #INDvENG Keep going

— Ian Pont (@Ponty100mph) December 8, 2016

#Keaton Jennings looking very composed and technically correct .Looks like he has been playing test cricket for years !!!

— Allan Lamb (@AllanLamb294) December 8, 2016