Twitter reacts to Keaton Jennings' century on Test debut: 'Keaton is my hero!'

'Keaton is my hero!'

Keaton Jennings set Twitter alight with a century on Test debut in Mumbai

VLive Sports DeskSyndicated Wire Coverage (ESPNcricinfo / Sports Feeds)

Dec 8, 2016, 10:05 AM

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Match at a Glance & Key Facts

TournamentEngland tour of IndiaSeason 2016/17

Venue

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Mumbai

Format & Details

TEST • MULTI

India won by an innings and 36 runs

Player in Focus

Keaton Jennings

opening batter

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuick highlights & editorial summary

VLive Sports Desk

Editorial Angle:Analysis of 'Keaton is my hero!': Keaton Jennings set Twitter alight with a century on Test debut in Mumbai — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
Score Snapshot:ENG 400 & 195 vs IND 631 — India won by an innings and 36 runs
Performance Milestone:Keaton Jennings, born in South Africa and having captained their Under-19s as well, scored a century for England in his first innings as a Test cricketer.
Tournament Context:Part of England tour of India 2016/17. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.

Keaton Jennings, born in South Africa and having captained their Under-19s as well, scored a century for England in his first innings as a Test cricketer. Twitter reacted in celebration and some regret as well

Brilliant Brilliant 100 @JetJennings ... Make them well Up North ... !!!! Great job @DurhamCricket .... #INDIA #INDvENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 8, 2016

Out came the references to his birthplace.

Made in South Africa, Michael! https://t.co/MBk4GFniVY
— KP (@KP24) December 8, 2016

Yet another one slips through our system. Well played Keaton Jennings
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) December 8, 2016

Some love from his Durham colleagues

He may be the worst footballer in the world but @JetJennings can play cricket. Well done mate proud of you #INDvENG #RunMachine #Durham
— Paul Collingwood (@Colly622) December 8, 2016

Yaaaaaaaaaaa!! Keaton is my hero!! #INDvENG
— Mark Wood (@MAWood33) December 8, 2016

King Jennings aka run machine
— Graham Onions (@BunnyOnions) December 8, 2016

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It wasn't just his county team-mates who were impressed.

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

Wonderfully batted @JetJennings. Looked the best opener on the tour for the tourists.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) December 8, 2016

Following in Cooks footsteps. What a debut by @JetJennings
— Chris Tremlett (@ChrisTremlett33) December 8, 2016

He was the best batsman we played against last season & it's great to see @JetJennings continuing his fine form on debut @englandcricket
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) December 8, 2016

What an amazing achievement from @JetJennings! That is what you call grabbing your opportunity with both hands ! Well deserved #INDvENG
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) 8 December 2016

Some remembered Keaton's father and coach, Ray Jennings, who missed out on international cricket due to South Africa's years of sporting isolation.

What must Ray Jennings be feeling - a man denied Test cricket by South Africa's exclusion - seeing son make 100 on Test debut? #tearsofjoy
— simon hughes (@theanalyst) December 8, 2016

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