Jaiswal Eyes Gavaskar's 49-Year-Old Record as India Battles England in Edgbaston Test

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the verge of making history, needing just 97 runs to become the fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs. The young left-hander aims to surpass Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing, 49-year-old record when India takes on England in the second Test at Edgbaston, commencing on July 2nd.

Jaiswal's consistent performance has been a significant positive for India during a challenging transition period in Test cricket. His recent century in the first Test at Headingley highlighted his talent, although it couldn't prevent India from suffering a five-wicket defeat. Despite setting a formidable 371-run target for England, the team was outplayed by Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, and Joe Root's composed batting, giving England a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

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Jaiswal’s individual form provides a major source of optimism for India as they seek to rebound at Edgbaston. In just 20 Tests, he has accumulated 1,903 runs at an impressive average of 52.86.

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

With his elegant strokeplay and remarkable composure, Jaiswal has the opportunity to join and exceed these legends, providing India with a crucial boost in a must-win Test.