Virat Kohli Requests Yashasvi Jaiswal To Celebrate In “Tere Naam” Style After The First ODI Century

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal shut down his critics in style, delivering a brilliant maiden ODI century against the South Africa national cricket team on Saturday. In the match in Visakhapatnam, he scored an impressive 116 runs, steering his side to chase down a target of 271 with nine wickets in hand and 10.5 overs to spare. His innings was decorated with 12 boundaries and two towering sixes — a display of fluent stroke-making and composure under pressure. 

This innings didn’t just put points on the scoreboard; it announced Jaiswal’s arrival among established batsmen as a dependable match-winner. His calm and assured approach underlines a maturity beyond his years — a trait that supporters and critics alike will now find hard to ignore.

The Viral Celebration – A Touch of Bollywood

The moment his century was confirmed, the celebration stole the spotlight almost as much as the knock itself. Virat Kohli, the senior batter and crowd favourite, gestured to Jaiswal and urged him to perform a dance step inspired by the famous film Tere Naam. The resulting clip — Jaiswal smiling bashfully as Kohli teased him — spread like wildfire across social media. 

That dance call became a symbol of camaraderie and also added a lively, light-hearted moment in a high-stakes game. It showed that beyond the seriousness of the contest, there is space for youthful exuberance and celebration, capturing fans’ hearts as much as the century itself.

Recognition After the Match

In the aftermath, as the cricketing world reacted, Jaiswal was awarded the Player of the Match for his crucial century — well deserved, given the dominance he displayed with the bat.  Meanwhile, in a series of strong performances, Kohli was honoured as Player of the Series, underscoring his overall contribution across games. 

The innings and the celebrations together have elevated Jaiswal’s standing in the team and among fans. More than just a statistical milestone, it has marked a moment of transition — from potential to performance, from being questioned to being celebrated.