Jaiswal Aims to Shatter Gavaskar's 49-Year-Old Record as India Battles England in Edgbaston Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the dynamic Indian opener, is on the cusp of achieving a remarkable feat. He is just 97 runs shy of becoming the quickest Indian batsman to reach 2,000 Test runs. This places him in a position to potentially eclipse Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing, 49-year-old record when India faces 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, particularly during this transitional period in Test cricket. His recent century in the first Test at Headingley highlighted his exceptional talent. However, his efforts were not enough to prevent India from suffering a five-wicket defeat. Despite setting a formidable target of 371 runs, India was taken by surprise by England's successful chase, orchestrated by Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Joe Root, which gave England a 1-0 advantage in the five-match series.

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Jaiswal's individual brilliance remains a key source of hope for India as they strive to recover in Edgbaston. In just 20 Test matches, he has amassed 1,903 runs at an impressive average of 52.86.

The current record for the fastest Indian to 2,000 Test runs is held by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who reached this milestone in his 23rd Test in 1976. Gavaskar went on to become the first cricketer to score 10,000 Test runs. Following him are Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, who achieved the 2,000-run mark in their 25th Tests.

With his stylish strokeplay and remarkable composure, Jaiswal has the opportunity to join and even surpass these icons. This would provide India with a crucial boost in a must-win Test match.