Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, continues his meteoric rise in international cricket and stealing the spotlight in no time.
The 22-year-old left-handed opener displayed remarkable consistency in the recently concluded India vs. Bangladesh Test series, which India dominated with a 2-0 win. Jaiswal’s superb form saw him deliver solid half-centuries in both innings of the Kanpur Test, maintaining an impressive strike rate of over 100.
With these performances, Jaiswal has positioned himself as one of the brightest talents in Indian cricket. Now, he has set his sights on a monumental goal—bbreaking the long-standing record for most Test runs by an Indian in a calendar year, held by none other than the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 1,562 Test runs, achieved in 2010, has remained unbroken for 14 years. No Indian batter has come close to surpassing this achievement despite numerous attempts. However, Jaiswal’s current form suggests he might just be the one to etch his name in Indian cricket history.
Jaiswal has already accumulated 929 Test runs in 2024 across nine matches, leaving him just 634 runs short of breaking Tendulkar’s record. With seven more Test matches lined up for India this year, the young opener has ample opportunity to make history.
India is set to face New Zealand in a three-match Test series, and Jaiswal’s scintillating form makes him a likely inclusion in the squad. Following that, Team India will embark on a highly anticipated tour of Australia, where they will play a five-match series. Four of these matches will be held in 2024, offering Jaiswal further opportunities to chase down Tendulkar’s iconic record.
Although Jaiswal is still over 500 runs behind, his consistency and hunger for runs make him a strong contender to achieve this feat. As India’s new cricketing sensation, Yashasvi Jaiswal looks set to shine bright and carry forward the legacy of Indian batting excellence.
At just 22 years old, and having made his debut in July 2023, Jaiswal’s cricketing journey is only beginning, and he is already on the verge of achieving greatness.
