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

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the dynamic Indian opener, stands on the cusp of etching his name in cricketing history. He is just 97 runs shy of becoming the quickest Indian batsman to reach 2,000 Test runs. The young left-hander has the opportunity to surpass Sunil Gavaskar's long-standing, 49-year-old record when India squares off against 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, especially during this transitional period in Test cricket. His recent century in the first Test at Headingley demonstrated his exceptional talent. Although his brilliant innings wasn't enough to prevent India's five-wicket loss, it highlighted his potential. Despite India setting a challenging target of 371 runs, England, led by impressive performances from Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Joe Root, secured a calm victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Jaiswal's individual form remains a beacon of hope for India as they seek to rebound in Edgbaston. He has already amassed 1,903 runs in just 20 Tests, maintaining an impressive average of 52.86.

The current record holder, Sunil Gavaskar, reached the 2,000-run milestone in his 23rd Test back in 1976. Gavaskar later became the first cricketer to score 10,000 Test runs, cementing his place in cricketing history. Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag follow on the list, achieving the feat in their 25th Tests.

With his elegant strokeplay and composed demeanor, Jaiswal has a golden opportunity to join and even surpass these legends, providing India with a crucial advantage in this must-win Test match.