Jaiswal Eyes Gavaskar's Record: Can India's Young Star Make History at Edgbaston?

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the cusp of achieving a historic feat, needing just 97 runs to become the fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs. The young left-hander has the opportunity to surpass Sunil Gavaskar's 49-year-old record when India takes on England in the second Test at Edgbaston, starting on July 2nd.

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal showing great form.

Jaiswal's consistency has been a significant positive for India, especially during this transitional phase in Test cricket. His recent century in the first Test at Headingley showcased his talent, although it wasn't enough to prevent India from losing by five wickets. Despite setting a formidable 371-run target for England, India was taken by surprise by the composed chase led by Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Joe Root, giving England a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Jaiswal's individual performance remains a key source of hope for India as they aim to rebound at Edgbaston. In his 20 Tests, he has accumulated 1,903 runs with an impressive average of 52.86.

Team India preparing for the second Test against England.

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

With his elegant strokeplay and remarkable temperament, Jaiswal has the chance to join and even surpass these greats, providing India with a crucial boost in a must-win Test.