Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has added yet another feather to his cap by breaking a long-standing record held by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar in the ongoing Chennai Test against Bangladesh. Jaiswal, who is playing in his 10th Test match, now holds the record for the most runs by an Indian batter in their first 10 Test matches, overtaking Gavaskar's tally of 978 runs.
Jaiswal's total has reached 1,094 runs, cementing his place in the history books during the first Test match against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While he managed only 10 runs in the second innings after a well-crafted 56 in the first, his performance was enough to break Gavaskar's 51-year-old record, which had stood since 1973.
Jaiswal's exceptional run tally places him fourth on the all-time list for most runs after 10 Tests, with only Don Bradman (Australia), Everton Weekes (West Indies), and George Headley (West Indies) ahead of him.
Don Bradman (Australia) - 1,446 runs
Everton Weekes (West Indies) - 1,125 runs
George Headley (West Indies) - 1,102 runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) - 1,094 runs
Mark Taylor (Australia) - 1,088 runs
Jaiswal has been a standout performer for India in 2024, accumulating 806 runs in 13 innings this year alone. His remarkable consistency with the bat has made him India's top run-scorer across formats in international cricket for 2024.
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In this Test, he demonstrated his resilience on Day 1, playing a crucial role with a well-constructed 56 when India's star batsmen-Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill-failed to make significant contributions. Jaiswal's performance solidifies his position in India's Test team, with an astounding career average of 67.16, supported by two centuries and four half-centuries.
With 1,094 Test runs, Jaiswal is also closing in on India's top spot in the ICC Test rankings, currently held by Rohit Sharma. Jaiswal's rapid rise in international cricket is being closely watched, as the youngster continues to push boundaries and break records on t
Source: India Today