Breaking Records in Indian Cricket
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the star opening batsman of Team India, has been making waves in the Test series against Australia. With his impressive performance in the first match, he not only contributed to Team India’s victory but also brought himself close to breaking a remarkable record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
The Record in Question
Yashasvi Jaiswal has the opportunity to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs scored by an Indian batsman in a calendar year in Test cricket. In 2010, Sachin Tendulkar scored 1562 runs in 23 innings, averaging 78.1, with 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries. If Yashasvi Jaiswal scores 263 more runs this year, he will break this record, cementing his place in Indian cricket history.
Indian Batsmen with Most Runs in a Calendar Year
- Sachin Tendulkar – 1562 runs (2010)
- Virender Sehwag – 1462 runs (2008)
- Virender Sehwag – 1422 runs (2010)
- Sunil Gavaskar – 1407 runs (1979)
- Sachin Tendulkar – 1392 runs (2002)
- Gundappa Vishwanath – 1388 runs (1979)
- Rahul Dravid – 1357 runs (2002)
- Virat Kohli – 1322 runs (2018)
- Sunil Gavaskar – 1310 runs (1983)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 1280 runs (2024)
Upcoming Test Matches
With three more Test matches scheduled for this year, Yashasvi Jaiswal has ample opportunities to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record. The Adelaide Test, Gabba Test, and Melbourne Test will be crucial for Jaiswal to achieve this feat.
These upcoming matches will not only test Jaiswal’s skills but also provide him with the platform to rewrite Indian cricket history. Will he be able to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record and make a name for himself in the cricketing world?