Vadodara, July 14 -- Yastika Bhatia's parents described her century at Lord's against England as an emotional and proud moment for the family.

Bhatia's mother, Garima Bhatia, recalled the tension as she approached the three-figure mark, especially after reaching 91, and praised her composure in completing the century soon after lunch.

She also stressed that seeing her name on the Lord's honours board was a prestigious milestone.

"It was very tense, because up until the score of 91, we were watching it ball by ball... We hadn't really set any specific expectations, but things turned out well... She reached 91, and that's when the suspense really set in... By God's grace, she maintained her composure after lunch; she played patiently, an...