Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal is quickly making a name for himself in international cricket.
The 22-year-old left-handed opener showed great consistency in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, where India won 2-0.
Jaiswal scored impressive half-centuries in both innings of the Kanpur Test, with a strike rate over 100.
His outstanding performances have positioned him as one of India’s top talents.
Now, he aims to break Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record for the most Test runs by an Indian in a calendar year.
Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 1,562 Test runs, set in 2010, has remained unbroken for 14 years.
No Indian batter has surpassed it. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exceptional form suggests he might soon make history.
In 2024, Jaiswal has scored 929 Test runs in nine matches, just 634 runs away from breaking Tendulkar’s record.
With seven more Test matches scheduled for India this year, he has plenty of opportunities.
India will face New Zealand in a three-match Test series, where Jaiswal’s impressive form likely secures him a spot in the squad.
Following that, India will tour Australia for a five-match series, four of which will take place in 2024, giving Jaiswal more chances to chase the record.
Although he is over 500 runs behind, Jaiswal’s consistency and determination position him as a strong contender.
At just 22 years old and having debuted in July 2023, his cricket journey is just beginning, and he stands on the brink of greatness.
