Cricket: Yashasvi Jaiswal Joins Cricket Legends in Elite Club with Impactful Innings against England

 

Yashasvi Jaiswal made history by becoming the third Indian to score over 600 runs in a Test series against England. He follows former captain Kohli, who scored 655 runs in 2016/17, and India's head coach Rahul Dravid, who scored 602 runs in 2002.

India's batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is on fire in Test cricket. In the fourth Test against England, he hit a six in the first innings, surpassing many cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh, Mohammed Azharuddin, and Rahul Dravid in terms of sixes hit in Test cricket. During his innings, Jaiswal scored 73 runs off 117 balls, including eight fours and one six. He maintained a strike rate of over 62.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young Indian batter, continues to shine in Test cricket. In the ongoing series against England, he made history by becoming the third Indian to score over 600 runs in a Test series against England. His impressive innings also propelled him past several cricket legends in terms of sixes hit in Test cricket.

In the first innings of the fourth Test against England, Jaiswal scored 73 runs off 117 balls, including eight fours and a six. This performance boosted his total sixes to 26, putting him on par with star Indian batter Virat Kohli. Jaiswal's sixes tally now surpasses notable players like Yuvraj Singh, Rahul Dravid, and others.

Moreover, Jaiswal has set a new record for the most Test sixes by an Indian batter in a calendar year, hitting an impressive 23 sixes in just five matches in 2024.

In the ongoing series against England, Jaiswal has showcased exceptional form, amassing 618 runs in seven innings with two double centuries and two fifties. His remarkable contributions have been instrumental in India's performance.

Jaiswal's achievements place him in an elite club alongside cricketing legends such as Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, and Rahul Dravid, who have also crossed the 600-run mark in a Test series against England.

As the Test series unfolds, Jaiswal's stellar performance continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide. His resilience and skill on the field have positioned him as a rising star in Indian cricket.

In the ongoing Test match, India showed resilience despite early setbacks, with Jaiswal's innings of 73 and a partnership between Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav helping India stage a partial comeback.

With each match, Jaiswal's impact grows, solidifying his position as a key player for India's cricketing future.

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