Sachin Tendulkar’s 14-Year Record Under Threat: Yashasvi Jaiswal on Verge of History
Yashasvi Jaiswal, a rising Indian opener, is close to a historic milestone. He is chasing Sachin Tendulkar’s 14-year-old record for the most Test runs in a calendar year by an Indian. The 22-year-old has been in sublime form since his 2023 debut. He is now just 259 runs from surpassing Tendulkar’s 1562-run record set in 2010.
Jaiswal’s Phenomenal 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal has had a stellar year in Test cricket, scoring 1304 runs in 13 matches at an average of 54.33. His aggressive approach at the top of the order, with a strike rate of 72.56, has earned him praise from fans and experts.
Jaiswal’s remarkable tally in 2024 includes:
- 3 centuries
- 7 fifties
- A highest score of 204
With four innings left this year, the southpaw can make history in Indian cricket.
Tendulkar’s Record from 2010
In 2010, Sachin Tendulkar, the greatest batter in cricket, scored 1562 runs in 14 Tests. His average was 78.10. His incredible year featured:
- 7 centuries
- 5 fifties
Tendulkar’s consistency and hunger for runs that year are legendary. Breaking this record would make Jaiswal a generational talent in Indian cricket.
Comparing Jaiswal’s 2024 Stats to Indian Legends
Jaiswal is currently behind several Indian greats in terms of most Test runs in a calendar year. These include:
- Sachin Tendulkar (1562 runs, 2010)
- Virender Sehwag (1462 runs, 2008)
- Rahul Dravid (1376 runs, 2002)
- Sunil Gavaskar (1377 runs, 1979)
With four innings left in 2024, Jaiswal could surpass these icons. He would then join India’s cricket elite.
Chasing the All-Time Record
Jaiswal is close to the Indian record. The all-time record for Test runs in a year belongs to Pakistan’s Mohammad Yousuf. In 2006, he scored 1788 runs at an average of 99.33, with 9 centuries.
Jaiswal can also surpass Joe Root’s 1470 runs in 2024. He currently leads this year’s global tally. Jaiswal needs just 167 runs to overtake Root and become the highest Test run-scorer of the year.
Young Jaiswal on the Verge of Cricketing Glory
Since his 2023 debut in the West Indies, Yashasvi Jaiswal has become one of India’s best Test batters. His ability to perform under pressure and score runs fast has set him apart in the longest format of the game.
At just 22 years of age, Jaiswal’s potential to achieve greatness seems limitless. Breaking Tendulkar’s record would show his rapid rise. It would also mark him as a key player in shaping Indian cricket’s future.
With four innings left in 2024, Yashasvi Jaiswal can break an Indian record. It is for the most Test runs in a year, held by Sachin Tendulkar. If he stays in this hot form, Jaiswal could challenge Mohammad Yousuf’s record.
Indian fans will eagerly watch this talented young man. He will try to join cricket’s legends and set records.
