Dharmasala, Mar 8: Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal embarked on a record-shattering spree during the ongoing Test match against England in the picturesque setting of Dharamsala, amidst the backdrop of the snow-capped Himalayas. Jaiswal became only the second Indian batter after Sunil Gavaskar to score over 700 runs in a single series.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, with his exceptional talent and determination, became the fastest Indian to reach 1,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in just 16 innings. This feat placed him ahead of cricketing legends such as Cheteshwar Pujara, Mayank Agarwal, and even the iconic Sunil Gavaskar, showcasing his rapid rise in the international cricket arena.
At the young age of 22 years and 70 days, Jaiswal also joined the elite list of the youngest Indian batters to amass 1,000 Test runs, a list that includes the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev. His youthful exuberance combined with his skilful batting has drawn comparisons with some of the greatest names in Indian cricket.
Jaiswal’s batting average at the time of reaching 1,000 Test runs stood at an impressive 71.43, equalling Cheteshwar Pujara and only surpassed by Vinod Kambli’s 83.33. This statistic not only highlights his consistency at the crease, but also his ability to play long and impactful innings for his team.
In the series against England, Jaiswal unleashed his prowess at hitting sixes, accumulating a total of 26 sixes in just 9 innings.
