Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his record-breaking streak, joins Gundappa Vishwanath and Sunil Gavaskar in the elite list. cricket news

New Delhi: India’s young opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has once again registered his name in the record books, continuing his incredible form. test cricket,
The 22-year-old left-handed batsman, who made his debut for India in July 2023, reached another milestone on Saturday and became only the third Indian cricketer to score more than 1000 runs in home Tests in a calendar year. He has joined the Indian legends Gundappa Vishwanath (1047) and Sunil Gavaskar (1013), both achieved this feat in 1979.
Scorecard: India vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
The feat comes just a day after he became the first Indian to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year before the age of 23. His stellar performances have helped him score over 1300 runs at an impressive average of around 60 in his short Test career. Which includes three centuries and eight half-centuries.
1000+ runs in home Tests in a calendar year

During the second innings of the second test against New Zealand Maharashtra Cricket Association At the (MCA) Stadium in Pune, Jaiswal cemented his place in cricket history by becoming the first Indian and only the second batsman to hit more than 30 sixes in Test cricket in a calendar year. He joined New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum, who had achieved the same feat in 2014.

In the ongoing Test match, Jaiswal led India in chasing a strong target of 359 runs with a brilliant half-century. He scored 77 runs off 65 balls and shared a crucial 62-run partnership with Shubman Gill (23) for the second wicket, keeping India in the hunt for a remarkable win.
With records falling like a deck of cards, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s scintillating form is fast establishing him as one of India’s most exciting young talents in Test cricket.