The speed with which 23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal has made his mark in Test cricket is commendable. This young batsman of India has now completed 2000 Test runs. The special thing is that he has equalled the record of Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, to become the fastest to 2000 runs as an Indian batter in Test cricket. The Mumbaikar played only 40 innings to reach this milestone. After touching this record, his confidence is at its peak. Jaiswal's brilliant performance against England shows that he is becoming a big-match player.
Yashasvi proved again against England that it is not easy to get runs from his bat. In the second innings of the Edgbaston Test, he scored 28 runs off just 22 balls, and with this, the young opener completed 2000 Test runs. His average against England is amazing, which is above 77 in seven matches. This shows that the southpaw has understood the English bowlers quite well. In this match as well, he was close to a century in the first innings, but Ben Stokes dismissed him for 87 runs.
Yashasvi has so far scored 932 runs against England. In this series, too, the southpaw smashed a century in the first Test. There is no doubt that this figure will increase in the next innings. Jaiswal's name being associated with legends like Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag will give him new inspiration. If such a player stays fit, then many more records can be in his name. Names like Vijay Hazare and Gautam Gambhir are also in this list, but Yashasvi's aggressive batting style makes him different.
Fastest to score 2000 Test runs (India):
- 40 innings: Yashasvi Jaiswal
- 40 innings: Rahul Dravid
- 40 innings: Virender Sehwag
- 43 innings: Vijay Hazare
- 43 innings: Gautam Gambhir
Reaching this position in such a short time shows that there is consistency in his batting. His technique is solid, and his mentality looks strong. Now, everyone will expect more big innings from Jaiswal on big occasions, especially if the Mumbaikar keeps scoring runs like this on foreign pitches, then India will get a reliable opener.
Looking at Yashasvi Jaiswal, it seems that he will prove to be the backbone of Indian Test cricket in the coming years. He is young and his passion for playing is visible. The way the southpaw is getting closer to the records of big players, it is clear that he is a horse for the long race. It is expected that he keeps himself fit and improves his game further. If this continues to happen, then Yashasvi can be seen standing in the queue of legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket in the coming times. The combination of his aggression and patience can take the Indian team out of many difficult situations. The passion in Jaiswal's game is what makes him different. Now there will be a desire to see a new miracle from this young player every time.
