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

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the dynamic Indian opener, is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone in his Test career. He needs just 97 runs to become the quickest Indian batsman to reach 2,000 Test runs, potentially surpassing Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing record of 49 years. The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston, commencing on July 2nd, provides the stage for this potential feat.

Jaiswal's consistency has been a major positive for India, especially during this transitional period in Test cricket. His recent century in the first Test at Headingley demonstrated his exceptional talent. Despite his efforts, India suffered a five-wicket defeat. England, chasing a challenging target of 371, secured victory thanks to impressive performances from Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Joe Root, giving them 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 look to level the series at Edgbaston. In just 20 Tests, he has accumulated 1,903 runs with an impressive average of 52.86.

The current record for the fastest Indian to 2,000 Test runs is held by Sunil Gavaskar, who reached the milestone in his 23rd Test in 1976. Gavaskar is renowned for being the first cricketer to score 10,000 Test runs. Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag follow on the list, achieving the 2,000-run mark in their 25th Tests.

With his stylish stroke play and remarkable composure, Jaiswal has a golden opportunity to not only join but also surpass these legends, providing India with a crucial boost in this must-win Test match.