Jaiswal Aims to Eclipse Gavaskar's 49-Year-Old Record in Edgbaston Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the dynamic Indian opener, stands on the cusp of achieving a remarkable feat. He is just 97 runs short of becoming the quickest Indian batsman to reach 2,000 Test runs. The young left-hander has the opportunity to surpass Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing, 49-year-old record when India squares off against England in the second Test at Edgbaston, commencing on July 2nd.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Jaiswal’s consistent performance has been a significant advantage for India during a complex transitional phase in Test cricket. His recent brilliant century in the first Test at Headingley highlighted his class, although his efforts couldn't prevent India from suffering a five-wicket defeat. Despite setting England a formidable target of 371 runs, India was stunned by the composed chase led by Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Joe Root, giving England a 1-0 advantage in the five-match series.

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Jaiswal’s individual form remains a key source of hope for India as they seek to rebound at Edgbaston. In just 20 Tests, he has accumulated 1,903 runs at an impressive average of 52.86.

The current record for the fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs is held by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who achieved the milestone in his 23rd Test back in 1976. Gavaskar went on to become the first cricketer to score 10,000 Test runs. Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag follow on this prestigious list, having reached 2,000 runs in their 25th Tests.

With his elegant strokeplay and remarkable composure, Jaiswal now has the chance to join and even surpass these greats, providing India with a crucial boost in a must-win Test.