Yashasvi Jaiswal has rapidly emerged as a rising star in Indian Test cricket, known for his aggressive yet mature batting style.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has rapidly emerged as a rising star in Indian Test cricket, known for his aggressive yet mature batting style. In the second Test against New Zealand at Pune’s MCA Stadium, Jaiswal continued to impress, achieving notable milestones and solidifying his place as one of India’s brightest young talents. Resuming Day 2 at 6*, with Shubman Gill on 10* at the other end, Jaiswal made an immediate impact with a confident and composed approach against New Zealand’s bowlers. One of his remarkable achievements came when he became the first Indian batter to score over 1,000 Test runs in 2024, joining England’s Joe Root as only the second player globally to reach that milestone this year. Additionally, Jaiswal entered an elite group of batters who have surpassed 1,000 runs in a calendar year before turning 23, a list that includes legends like Garfield Sobers, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, and Sir Alastair Cook.
However, despite his promising start, Jaiswal’s innings ended at 30 off 62 balls when he was caught off a sharp edge by Glenn Phillips, with Mitchell taking the catch at slip. India was at 87 for 5 in 32 overs, as Sarfaraz Khan and Ravindra Jadeja took charge to stabilize the innings.
