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Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja make it to the prestigious ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, showcasing outstanding performances in a year filled with remarkable cricketing feats.

Jaiswal, Bumrah, and Jadeja named in ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja make it to the prestigious ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, showcasing outstanding performances in a year filled with remarkable cricketing feats.

Indian stars Yashasvi Jaiswal, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah have made it to the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, announced on Friday.
Alongside them, the squad features some of Test cricket's top players, including England&rsquo;s Joe Root, New Zealand&rsquo;s Kane Williamson, and Australian captain Pat Cummins.
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Congratulations to the incredibly talented players named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024 👏 <a href="https://t.co/0ROskFZUIr">pic.twitter.com/0ROskFZUIr</a>
&mdash; ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1882737620360495485?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)</h3>
Jaiswal&rsquo;s rise in 2024 has been nothing short of sensational. After a tough tour of South Africa, he made an incredible comeback during the home series against England, scoring 712 runs, which included two double centuries and three fifties.
His consistency continued throughout the year, with key performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he finished as India&rsquo;s top scorer with 391 runs, including a brilliant 161 in Perth.
By the end of 2024, he had accumulated 1,478 runs at an average of 54.74, including three centuries and nine half-centuries, making him the second-highest run-scorer of the year, behind Joe Root.
<h3>Ben Duckett (England)</h3>
Duckett played a pivotal role in England&rsquo;s Test triumphs this year. After an impressive start with 343 runs in India, including a knock of 153 in Rajkot, Duckett continued his form with centuries in multiple series, including against West Indies, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. By the end of the year, Duckett had scored 1,149 runs at an average of 37.06, including two centuries and six fifties, finishing as the third-highest run-scorer of 2024.
<h3>Kane Williamson (New Zealand)</h3>
Despite a challenging year due to injuries, Williamson proved why he&rsquo;s one of the best Test batsmen. After an outstanding start with centuries against South Africa and a superb series against England, he finished the year with 1,013 runs at an average of 59.58.
His tally included four centuries and four half-centuries, with his standout performance being a match-winning 156 against England.
<h3>Joe Root (England)</h3>
Joe Root once again dominated Test cricket in 2024. After a slow start against India, Root found his rhythm with some impressive performances, including a monumental 375-run series against Sri Lanka, where he surpassed Alastair Cook's record for most Test centuries by an English player.
He ended the year with 1,556 runs at an average of 55.57, including six centuries and five fifties.
<h3>Harry Brook (England)</h3>
Brook had a stellar 2024, especially in the latter half of the year. After missing the India tour, he returned with a century against the West Indies and then had a sensational partnership with Joe Root in Pakistan, where he scored a triple century.
Brook finished with 1,100 runs at an average of 55, including four centuries and three fifties.
<h3>Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka)</h3>
Mendis made a sensational return to Test cricket in 2024, finishing the year as Sri Lanka&rsquo;s top run-scorer. His remarkable performances included two centuries in Bangladesh and a career-best 182* against New Zealand.
Mendis accumulated 1,049 runs at an exceptional average of 74.92, including five centuries and three fifties.
<h3>Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper) (England)</h3>
Smith, in his debut year, made a strong impact. He scored a half-century and a century against Sri Lanka, followed by a gritty 89 against Pakistan.
In total, Smith made 637 runs in 2024 at an average of 42.46, including a century and four fifties, and played a key role behind the stumps with 32 dismissals.
<h3>Ravindra Jadeja (India)</h3>
Jadeja had a superb all-round year in 2024. He was a key figure in India&rsquo;s series wins against England and Bangladesh, contributing with both bat and ball.
He took 48 wickets at an average of 24.29 and scored 527 runs, including a century and three half-centuries, helping India dominate in multiple series.
<h3>Pat Cummins (Australia, captain)</h3>
Pat Cummins led Australia to victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading them to a 3-1 win against India.
As captain, he also contributed significantly with both bat and ball, taking 37 wickets at an average of 24.02 and scoring 306 runs.
His leadership helped Australia reclaim the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade.
<h3>Matt Henry (New Zealand)</h3>
Henry was a standout performer for New Zealand in 2024. His most notable performances came against Australia, where he claimed 17 wickets in the home series, including a memorable eight-wicket haul.
Henry finished the year with 48 wickets at an exceptional average of 18.58, the fourth-highest wicket-taker of the year.
Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Bumrah was the best bowler in Test cricket in 2024, finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the year. He took 71 wickets at an astonishing average of 14.92, including five five-wicket hauls.
His performances against Australia were particularly memorable, where he led India to crucial victories, including a mesmerizing 5/30 in the first Test at Perth and a nine-wicket haul in Melbourne.
<h2>ICC Test Team of the Year 2024:</h2>
Pat Cummins (c) (Australia), Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Ben Duckett (England), Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Joe Root (England), Harry Brook (England), Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka), Jamie Smith (wk) (England), Ravindra Jadeja (India), Matt Henry (New Zealand), Jasprit Bumrah (India).
These 11 players have truly set the benchmark in Test cricket for 2024, showcasing their dominance in both batting and bowling.

Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the entire second session to take India to 112/3 but the latter’s fall opened the doors for the home team.

Australia beat India by 184 runs in fourth Test

Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant (30 off 104) batted out the entire second session to take India to 112/3 but the latter&rsquo;s fall opened the doors for the home team.

India slumped to a demoralising 184-run loss to Australia in the fourth Test here on Monday with contemporary greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli failing to come good yet again, signalling that their walk towards the exit door is not too far.
Chasing a near improbable target of 340, both Rohit (9 off 40 balls) and Kohli (5) failed to battle their technical frailties and mental cobwebs as India lost seven wickets for 34 runs in just 20.4 overs in the final session to be all out for 155 in 79.1 overs.
Australian captain Pat Cummins (3/28 in 18 overs) was superb as usual and Scott Boland was also magnificent (3/39 in 16 overs) in his every spell.
Nathan Lyon (2/37 in 20.1 overs) took advantage of variable bounce while Mitchell Starc (1/25 in 16 overs) got the prized scalp of Kohli.
This was after an 88-run fourth-wicket stand between Yashasvi Jasiwal and Rishabh Pant.
"Pretty disappointing. We wanted to fight but we could not do it," a dejected Rohit said in the post-match presentation.
"We tried everything but they fought hard. We did not grab our chances," he conceded.
Australia now lead the series 2-1 and unless India draw level in Sydney, a third successive World Test Championship final could become a distant dream. Even to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India would need to post a win.
Save Jaiswal (84, 208 balls), whose controversial caught-behind in which the third umpire overruled technology to adjudge him out, none of the other batters performed well enough to save the team.
"They batted well in the middle session. We knew that we had to get one breakthrough and anything can happen and that proved to be the case.
"We had plenty of runs to play with, we had plenty of fielders with the helmet around," a beaming Cummins, who was also adjudged player of the match for his haul of six wickets, said in the presentation ceremony.
The art of saving Test matches has slowly become extinct but India would have depended on their two senior-most players, who are also fighting to save their legacy and reputation built over nearly two decades.
In case of Rishabh Pant, it was one bad shot too many after a full session in which he concentrated. He got a rank long hop from Travis Head but after a 103-ball vigil, it all came to a naught.
Even Jaiswal's guts and grit couldn't prevent a once highly-rated, but currently a trifle over-rated, Indian batting line-up from implosion with over-the-hill seniors and young superstars unable to handle the pressure.
The defeat could have severe repercussions as there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel for skipper Rohit.
As for Kohli, despite all his white-ball exploits, the problems outside the off-stump will stick out like a sore thumb.
For Rohit, his ultra-defensive approach in the opening slot, is causing India to stare down the barrel with alarming regularity.
Rohit did all the hard work during the first hour before opposition skipper Cummins got his bunny for the 10th time in Test matches.
Kohli could never control his urge of playing the cover drive again and was caught at first slip after Mitchell Starc pushed one across with the angle.
Rahul was out without troubling the scorers after getting a second good ball in the game.
Rohit's decision to bat up the order backfired and it also tinkered with Rahul's mindset despite him being perfectly fine opening the innings.
The captaincy was pedestrian as he let the game drift on occasions and there were lot of phases that led to India's defeat but none more telling than the final wicket partnership between Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon where the target went out of reach on Sunday.
Save Jasprit Bumrah, who once again toiled manfully for 50 overs and took nine wickets, and find-of-the-series Nitish Reddy, who scored a gritty hundred, there are no positives to be taken from this defeat.
The batting, save for the second innings in the opening Perth Test, has been absolutely below par and India won't be doing themselves any favours if they have walking wickets at the top of the order.
The team is going through a tough transition and it is now time that their feisty head coach Gautam Gambhir shows some spark along with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli's communication error leads to a run-out mishap on Day 2 of the fourth Test at MCG, leaving India trailing by 310 runs.

Jaiswal and Kohli's Mix-Up Costs India in 4th Test

Jaiswal, after clipping the ball towards mid-on, immediately called for a run, but Kohli, unaware of the fielder&rsquo;s position, was slow to respond.

Indian batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli were involved in a frustrating mix-up on Day 2 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.
The pair had built a solid 102-run partnership for the third wicket before the misunderstanding led to Jaiswal's unfortunate dismissal. The incident occurred on the final ball of the 41st over, bowled by Scott Boland.
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A massive mix-up between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal sees Jaiswal run out for 82! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayOfTheDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayOfTheDay</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/nrmainsurance?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nrmainsurance</a> <a href="https://t.co/a9G4uZwYIk">pic.twitter.com/a9G4uZwYIk</a>
&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1872533433701806530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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 Jaiswal, after clipping the ball towards mid-on, immediately called for a run, but Kohli, unaware of the fielder&rsquo;s position, was slow to respond.
By the time Kohli realized the situation, Jaiswal was already nearly at the striker's end, resulting in a mix-up. Jaiswal found himself stranded, and Australian captain Pat Cummins threw the ball to the striker&rsquo;s end, where wicketkeeper Alex Carey completed the dismissal. ALSO WATCH: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/virat-kohli-booed-at-mcg-after-dismissal-boxing-day-test-1735290246614?ch=uufdf" target="_blank">Virat Kohli booed at MCG after dismissal; turns around for short standoff with fans</a>
Jaiswal, however, played a composed innings, impressing with his technique and a series of elegant boundaries, finishing with 82. At 22, the talented batsman, who had scored 161 runs in the first Test in Perth, looked set for another century before the unfortunate run-out.
The mix-up, where Jaiswal attempted a quick single but was called back by Kohli, brought an abrupt end to their threatening 102-run stand.
Kohli, who had already been fined 20% of his match fee for a shoulder charge on debutant Sam Konstas on Day 1, was dismissed shortly after for 36 when he was caught behind by Alex Carey off Boland&rsquo;s bowling. Boland also dismissed nightwatchman Akash Deep for a duck.
At the end of Day 2, India were at 164/5, still trailing Australia by 310 runs. Australia had been bowled out for 474 shortly after lunch, with Steve Smith contributing a stylish 140. <a href="4.	https:/www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/boxing-day-test-india-end-day-two-at-164-5-trail-australia-by-310-runs-1735284445323" target="_blank">ALSO READ: </a><a href="4.	https:/www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/boxing-day-test-india-end-day-two-at-164-5-trail-australia-by-310-runs-1735284445323" target="_blank">Boxing Day Test: India end day two at 164/5, trail Australia by 310 runs</a>

India reached 164/5 at stumps on Day 2, trailing Australia by 310 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (82) and Virat Kohli (36) steadied India’s innings after early setbacks.

India trails Australia by 310 runs on Day 2

Resuming at their overnight score of 311 for six, the hosts added 163 runs on the day to post a commanding total.

A familiar collapse unfolded after Yashasvi Jaiswal's inexplicable run-out as India stared down the barrel at 164/5 against a menacing Australia on day two of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Jaiswal, who was quite fluent during his 118-ball stay that yielded 82 runs, was way short of his crease after a mix-up with Virat Kohli (36) while attempting a quick single, handing Australia the breakthrough that could prove decisive.
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India are still 310 runs behind Australia's first innings score of 474 and would need another 111 runs to avoid a follow-on that should never have been a consideration on a placid batting track.
It was 153 for 2 at one stage and in four overs, another three wickets fell with Gautam Gambhir's plan of sending a night watchman in Akash Deep turning out to be one of the many poor calls that the head coach has taken in this game.
In a space of barely five minutes, cricket showed its fickle nature as Jaiswal pushed towards mid-on and called for a quick single with an assured Kohli (36) at the other end. Kohli took a step and half before retreating.
Pat Cummins swooped the ball and threw at the striker's end with a frustrated Jaiswal seen telling his idol "my call".
This moment will be one for posterity as Kohli looked down and perhaps felt that he could have at least said a loud "No" to allow Jaiswal to sprint back.
The run-out broke his concentration and for the first time after 85 balls, he poked a delivery bowled in the corridor of uncertainty and it was the end.
Scott Boland repeated the dismissal that has been a norm for quite a while now. Akash Deep didn't have the technique to survive and the day ended in Australia's favour just like it started.
The Jaiswal-Kohli pair had added 102 runs and looked comfortable just like they did in the Perth second innings. The ball hardly did anything after Rohit Sharma (3) played a poor shot and KL Rahul got a ripper from Pat Cummins.
Jaiswal was in regal form, as he cut, pulled, drove and lofted the Australian bowlers stamping his authority as the next megastar of Indian batting.
Kohli, at the other end, endured boos for Thursday's run-in with debutant Sam Konstas and battled his demons
This was after Steve Smith's 34th Test hundred ensured a very good total for hosts.
Starting the day at 311 for 6, Smith added 112 and 44 runs with Cummins (49) and Mitchell Starc (15) respectively, leaving the visitors searching for back-up plans.
Jasprit Bumrah (4/99 in 28.4 oves) was once again brilliant despite the first spell thrashing from Konstas but Mohammed Siraj's ordinary showing (0/122 in 23 overs) was the primary reason for batters not being under any pressure.
Smith, who was unbeaten overnight on 68 off 111 balls, took another 56 deliveries in the second morning to complete a Test ton which placed him on even keel with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar (34).
The century came with a push drive through the vacant cover region and celebrations were pretty muted with a just vigorous head nod for his teammates in the dug-out.
Smith, who had a torrid run till the second Test of this series, played both days in contrasting styles. On Thursday, he was ready to be patient and waited for deliveries at the expense of looking ugly.
On Friday, the same batter was walking down the track to force the bowlers to alter their length. He was ready to pull and hook, getting two sixes off Bumrah and Siraj respectively.
Despite a significant drop in temperature and some nip in the air, Indians failed to make use of the semi-new Kookaburra, with lines going all awry and length being short enough to be punished. Cummins was allowed to settle down and hit seven boundaries.
The Indian ploy of playing two spinners backfired with Ravindra Jadeja (3/78 in 22 overs) and Washington Sundar (1/49 in 15 overs) never looking penetrative.
For a change, Siraj didn&rsquo;t try and sledge an in-form batter, something that he did in Adelaide with some disastrous results.
But that didn't soften the Australian supporters, who constantly booed him and Kohli as and when the ball went to them.

Jaiswal was out for a run-a-ball 4 against the Punjab Kings and failed to give the Royals a solid start yet again

Yashasvi Jaiswal's poor form a major worry for Team India ahead of T20 World Cup | IPL 2024, RR vs PPBKS

Yashasvi Jaiswal came into the IPL on back of brilliant form but he has been a mere shadow of himself in IPL 2024 as the Rajasthan Royals opening batter has failed to impress in 11 of the 13 knocks he has played so far.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's poor form a major worry for Team India ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

<h2>Jaiswal was out for a run-a-ball 4 against the Punjab Kings and failed to give the Royals a solid start yet again</h2>

Yashasvi Jaiswal came into the IPL on back of brilliant form and not only scored double hundreds for fun in the Test series against England but also played a couple of fiery knocks in the T20I series against Afghanistan.
However, he has been a mere shadow of himself in IPL 2024 as the Rajasthan Royals opening batter has failed to impress in 11 of the 13 knocks he has played so far.
Jaiswal has suddenly looked out of form and Wednesday was no different. The 22-year-old was out for a run-a-ball 4 against the Punjab Kings and failed to give the Royals a solid start yet again.
Sadly, that was the 4th time he was dismissed in the very-first over of the season of the IPL, which is the joint-most with Quinton de Kock.
His total runs of 348 in the season so far may not look that bad but it includes a hundred and a half-century. Just 2 good knocks in 13 innings cannot be justified by any means for a batter of his caliber.
Apart from those 2 knocks, Jaiswal has scored just 171 runs in 11 innings so far at a below-par average of 15.5.
It's a major worry for Team India, considering he is the first-choice opener along with Rohit Sharma for the T20 World Cup that starts right after IPL 2023.
What's even more concerning is that the Indian skipper himself is going through a lean patch has has scored just 52 runs in the last 6 innings.
While Rohit is left with just 1 more game, jaiswal will have a couple of games to strike form as Rajasthan has qualified for the playoffs.

Jos Buttler scored 35 but it was Jaiswal and Sanju Samson who tamed the bowlers and guided Rajasthan to their 7th win in 8 outings with an unbeaten 109-run partnership.

IPL 2024, RR vs MI: Yashasvi Jaiswal strikes form with a ton; Rajasthan thrash Mumbai by 9 wickets

Yashasvi Jaiswal finally found his mojo back and smashed his 2nd IPL hundred to help Rajasthan Royals thrash the Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets on Monday.

Jos Buttler scored 35 but it was Jaiswal and Sanju Samson who tamed the bowlers and guided Rajasthan to their 7th win in 8 outings with an unbeaten 109-run partnership.

Yashasvi Jaiswal finally found his mojo back and smashed his 2nd IPL hundred to help Rajasthan Royals thrash the Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets on Monday.
Hardik Pandya's decision to bat first backfired as Mumbai found themselves wanting at 20/3. That's when Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera steadied the ship with a 99-run partnership.
While Tilak top-scored with 65, Wadhera missed a well-deserved fifty by just 1 run. However, with no support from the other batters meant that MI settled for 179/9.
Sandeep Sharma was the pick of the bowlers as he grabbed his maiden 5-wicket haul.
It proved to be a cakewalk for the hosts as they chased down the target with 8 balls to spare.
Jos Buttler scored 35 but it was Jaiswal and Sanju Samson who tamed the bowlers and guided Rajasthan to their 7th win in 8 outings with an unbeaten 109-run partnership.
While the skipper scored a fluent 38 not out, Jaiswal stood tall with an unbeaten 104 off just 60 balls.
It was the last match in Jaipur and it proved no less than a fortress for the Royals as they won 4 of their 5 matches at this ground this season. Mumbai on the other hand were handed their 5th loss in 8 matches.

The back-to-back double hundreds at the age of 22 years and 49 days made him the third youngest batter in the world to record two double centuries in Tests after Sir Donald Bradman and Vinod Kambli.

Prolific Yashasvi Jaiswal wins ICC Player of Month Award

The back-to-back double hundreds at the age of 22 years and 49 days made him the third youngest batter in the world to record two double centuries in Tests after Sir Donald Bradman and Vinod Kambli.

India's newest batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Tuesday named the ICC 'Player of the Month' for February, following his prolific run in the Test series against England, which saw him amass over 700 runs.
The 22-year-old southpaw totalled a staggering 712 runs over five matches, the highest aggregate by an Indian batter in a Test series against England.
The Indian opener created several records in February, and equalled the long-standing Test record for most sixes in a Test innings (12) during his Rajkot double ton.
He struck two double hundreds and three half-centuries in the just-concluded series against England, which the hosts won 4-1 with Jaiswal playing a handsome role in the triumph.
"I'm really happy to achieve ICC award and I hope I will be getting more in future," Jaiswal said after he was informed about the win.
"It's one of the best and this is my first five-match series series. I really enjoyed it, the way I have played and the way it's been and we won the series by 4-1. It's been an incredible experience with all my mates And I really enjoyed it." Few have made as strong a start to their international career as Jaiswal and the numbers prove that he could already be one of the best Test openers in the world.
Jaiswal singled out the celebration following his knock of 214 not out in Rajkot as one that he enjoyed the most.
"I think when I celebrated my double century in Rajkot, I think that was something which I really enjoyed and felt it. And I was, I was living," he added.
He also slammed 219 in Visakhapatnam.
The back-to-back double hundreds at the age of 22 years and 49 days made him the third youngest batter in the world to record two double centuries in Tests after Sir Donald Bradman and Vinod Kambli.
Jaiswal ended the month with astounding numbers in the three Tests he featured in &mdash; 560 runs at an average of 112 including 20 sixes.
To his credit, he has carried the form into March, reaching the milestone of 1000 Test runs, becoming the second-quickest Indian to the landmark.
Jaiswal beat competition from New Zealand veteran Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka to win the award.&nbsp;
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Yashasvi Jaiswal has made 655 runs across four Tests at an average of 93.57, boasting two fifties and two centuries, both of which he converted into double hundreds.

Yashasvi Jaiswal enters Top 10 of ICC Test batting rankings following stellar series against England

Yashasvi Jaiswal has made 655 runs across four Tests at an average of 93.57, boasting 2 fifties and 2 double hundreds.

#Jaiswal #ICCRankings

<h2>Yashasvi Jaiswal has made 655 runs across four Tests at an average of 93.57, boasting two fifties and two centuries, both of which he converted into double hundreds.</h2>

In an impressive ascent within the international cricket arena, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made his mark by entering the top-10 of the ICC Test batters' rankings. This achievement comes as a testament to his exceptional performance in the current series against England, marking a significant milestone early in his career.
Having made his Test debut in 2023, Jaiswal's recent exploits have seen him surge two places up the rankings, now sitting at the 10th position with a commendable 727 rating points. His remarkable run of form makes him the only left-handed Indian batsman to surpass the 600-run threshold in a Test series, and 5th Indian batter overall, joining a prestigious list of Indian cricket legends including Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Sardesai, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli.
The 22-year-old's batting prowess is evident from his tally of 655 runs across four Tests at an average of 93.57, boasting two fifties and two centuries, both of which he converted into double hundreds. This feat positions Jaiswal within striking distance of Sunil Gavaskar&rsquo;s record for the most runs scored by an Indian in a Test series, which stands at 774 runs.
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The ongoing series has also seen shifts in the rankings of other prominent players. Indian captain Rohit Sharma, with his 131-run inning in the third Test at Rajkot, has climbed to the 11th spot, advancing two positions. Despite missing the series against England, Virat Kohli moved up to the eighth position.
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(With PTI inputs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal was on the verge of breaking former skipper Virat Kohli's record for the most runs scored in a Test series against England by only one run before he was dismissed by Joe Root.

Yashasvi Jaiswal equals Virat Kohli's record for most runs in a Test series | IND vs ENG

Yashasvi Jaiswal was on the verge of breaking former skipper Virat Kohli's record for the most runs scored in a Test series against England by only one run before he was dismissed by Joe Root.

On Monday, February 26 at the JSCA Cricket Stadium Complex in Ranchi, during Day 4 of the ongoing fourth Test, Team India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal added another feather to his nascent international career. The southpaw has massed 655 runs, the same number Virat achieved in 2016-17.
However, Yashasvi has another game left to go past the legendary cricketer. &nbsp;With his 73-run innings in the first innings of the Ranchi Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal became the second-highest run scorer for India in a Test series against England, surpassing the record of 602 runs held by former captain and head coach Rahul Dravid.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was on the verge of breaking former skipper Virat Kohli's record for the most runs scored in a Test series against England by only one run. When he tried a big shot off Joe Root's ball, the 22-year-old was batting on 37. However, he sliced towards the backwards point, and James Anderson dove to collect the catch.
His attacking style of cricket has placed the visitors on the back foot and he has played strongly against England.&nbsp;
In the current five-match Test series against the Ben Stokes-led team, he already has two double-hundreds and a number of fifties. His two double tonnes came from India's victories in Rajkot and Vizag. Jaiswal's double hundred in the second game earned him the title of Player of the Match.&nbsp;

The left-handed Jaiswal, who made his India debut last year during the tour of the West Indies, achieved the feat in his seventh innings of the ongoing five-match Test series.

Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes fifth Indian to amass over 600 runs in a Test series | IND vs ENG

The left-handed Jaiswal, who made his India debut last year during the tour of the West Indies, achieved the feat in his seventh innings of the ongoing five-match Test series.

Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal on Saturday became only the fifth Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series, during the second day's play of the fourth match against England in Ranchi.
The left-handed Jaiswal, who made his India debut last year during the tour of the West Indies, achieved the feat in his seventh innings of the ongoing five-match Test series when he took a single off Shoaib Bashir to reach 55 not out during the final session.
On a run-making spree, Jaiswal struck two double hundreds in the second and third Tests against England in the ongoing series.
The 22-year-old Jaiswal joined Indian batting legends Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid as well as Dilip Sardesai to amass more than 600 runs in a Test series.
Former Indian captains Gavaskar, Kohli and Dravid had amassed more than 600 runs in Test series twice in their careers while Sardesai recorded his feat during the away series in the West Indies in 1970-71.
It was in the same 1970-71 series in the West Indies that Gavaskar created the record of most runs for any Indian batter in a Test series, garnering 774 runs at 154.8 with four centuries and three half-centuries.
Gavaskar holds the distinction of being the only Indian to have scored more than 700 runs in a Test series on two occasions.
The &lsquo;Little Master&rsquo; also churned out 732 runs in six Tests at 91.5 with four tons and a fifty when the West Indies toured India in 1978-79.
The world record for most runs in a Test series is held by Australian batting legend Donald Bradman, who made 974 runs in five Tests against England at 139.14 with four centuries in 1930.

At the age of ten, Jaiswal, the son of a modest shopkeeper in Uttar Pradesh, relocated to Mumbai to play cricket.

Yashasvi Jaiswal buys apartment in Mumbai for INR 5.4 Crore

At the age of ten, Jaiswal, the son of a modest shopkeeper in Uttar Pradesh, relocated to Mumbai to play cricket.

Cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal has purchased an apartment in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai for ₹5.38 crore, according to documents accessed by Zapkey. The 1,100-square-foot apartment is currently under development and is situated in Bandra (East).
According to the paperwork, the property deal was registered on January 6. The building's initial promoter, Radius Estates, has declared bankruptcy. Adani Realty has now purchased the project. The business district Bandra Kurla Complex is adjacent to Bandra East.
A rising superstar with humble beginnings
At the age of ten, Jaiswal, the son of a modest shopkeeper in Uttar Pradesh, relocated to Mumbai to play cricket.
He admitted to sleeping at a dairy where he used to work for a while in an interview with Indian Express in 2020. "I would get tired and go to sleep after playing cricket all day." He said, "One day, they threw out my luggage and said I just sleep and don't help them."
The left-handed opener made history last Sunday when he amassed his second double century, which featured a record 12 sixes, to lead India to a 434-run victory over England in the third Test at Rajkot. 2020 saw Jaiswal dominate the U-19 World Cup. He successfully converted the success into an IPL bid of Rs 2.4 crore for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023, where he flourished with 625 runs in 14 games.
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The Indian opening batter smashed his 2nd consecutive double hundred in the 3rd Test of the 5-match series against England on Sunday.

Watch! Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes James Anderson for hat-trick of sixes | IND vs ENG 3rd Test

Enroute to his unbeaten 214, Yashasvi Jaiswal made James Anderson look clueless when he smashed the legendary pacer for a hat-trick of sixes in the 2nd innings of the Rajkot Test. Tap to watch.

The Indian opening batter smashed his 2nd consecutive double hundred in the 3rd Test of the 5-match series against England on Sunday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has now made it a habit to give England a taste of their own medicine.
The Indian opening batter smashed his 2nd consecutive double hundred in the 3rd Test of the 5-match series against England on Sunday.
Enroute to his unbeaten 214, Jaiswal made James Anderson look clueless when he smashed the legendary pacer for a hat-trick of sixes in the 2nd innings of the Rajkot Test.
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Jaiswal resumed at 104 on Day 4 and looked in fiery mood. Jimmy got a first-hand experience of that in the 85th over when the Southpaw smashed Anderson for 3 consecutive sixes.
His innings was laced with 14 fours and 12 maximums. With that, Jaiswal equalled the world record of smashing most sixes in a Test innings and went level with Wasim Akram's feat from 1996.
Jaiswal is the highest run-getter of this Test series with 545 runs at a whopping average of 109. No one is even near the left handed opener.

The Indian opening batter had retired hurt on 104 on Day 3 but resumed his innings on Sunday and completed a fiery double hundred in the 3rd Test vs England.

Yashasvi Jaiswal equals world record with consecutive double tons | IND vs ENG 3rd Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal equalled a massive world record with his consecutive double hundred vs England. Top for details.

The Indian opening batter had retired hurt on 104 on Day 3 but resumed his innings on Sunday and completed a fiery double hundred in the 3rd Test vs England.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has now made it a habit of making big scores. The youngster makes sure that if he gets to a ton, it's not just another century but a daddy hundred.
The Indian opening batter had retired hurt on 104 on Day 3 but resumed his innings on Sunday and completed a fiery double hundred in the 3rd Test vs England.
After 171 in his debut Test against the West Indies last year, Jaiswal smashed 209 in the 2nd Test vs England in Vizag. He proved that it wasn't just a flash in the pan and backed it up with an unbeaten 214 in Rajkot.
His innings was laced with 14 fours and 12 maximums. With that, Jaiswal equalled the world record of smashing most sixes in a Test innings and went level with Wasim Akram's feat from 1996.
His super innings helped India declare their 2nd innings at 430/3 and set England a mammoth target of 557.
Jaiswal is the highest run-getter of this Test series with 545 runs at a whopping average of 109. No one is even near the left handed opener.

He has surely put up a batting masterclass in this series and already has a fifty, a double hundred and now a century in the series so far.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal century deflates England in Rajkot

Yashasvi Jaiswal has become a nightmare for England on their tour to India.
After a match-defining double hundred in Vizag, the opening batter tamed the Three Lions with his 3rd Test hundred in the 2nd innings of the third Test in Rajkot.

He has surely put up a batting masterclass in this series and already has a fifty, a double hundred and now a century in the series so far.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has become a nightmare for England on their tour to India.
After a match-defining double hundred in Vizag, the opening batter tamed the Three Lions with his 3rd Test hundred in the 2nd innings of the third Test in Rajkot.
It was a typical Jaiswal innings, laced with 9 fours and 5 sixes as he completed the ton in 122 balls. The free-flowing left-handed batter was on 35 off 75 balls but cut loose after that. Jaiswal scored the next 65 runs in just 47 balls.
He has surely put up a batting masterclass in this series and already has a fifty, a double hundred and now a century in the series so far.

India lost skipper Rohit Sharma early for 19 before Yashasvi Jaiswal took matters into his hands. The Southpaw smashed his 3rd Test hundred before being retired hurt for 104.

IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 3: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put India in command

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill put India in command of the 3rd Test as the hosts end Day 3 at 196/2 and lead England by 322 runs.

India lost skipper Rohit Sharma early for 19 before Yashasvi Jaiswal took matters into his hands. The Southpaw smashed his 3rd Test hundred before being retired hurt for 104.

Not many expected it but India is in command of the 3rd Test after Day 3. The hosts were 196/2 at stumps and lead England by 322 runs.
The Three Lions failed to capitalise on a brilliant Day 2 with the bat and were bowled out for 319, losing the last 5 wickets for just 20 runs. Mohammed Siraj the chief destroyer with 4 scalps.
In reply, India lost skipper Rohit Sharma early for 19 before Yashasvi Jaiswal took matters into his hands. The Southpaw smashed his 3rd Test hundred before being retired hurt for 104.
Shubman Gill also scored a gritty 65 not out as the duo stitched together an unbeaten 155-run stand.
However, Rajat Patidar failed to impress yet again and was out for a duck. Nevertheless, India still has a long batting line-up and is looking good to post a massive total.

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag feels it's too early to compare the young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with the icons of the game like Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar.

Virender Sehwag shuts down debate on Yashasvi Jaiswal's comparison with Sachin Tendulkar

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag feels it's too early to compare the young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with the icons of the game like Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar.

Names as big as Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar popped up amid Yashasvi Jaiswal's terrific run of form but Virender Sehwag feels it's too early to compare the young India opener with the icons of the game.
The 22-year-old Jaiswal has been scoring heavily in recent times, including making a magnificent double hundred against England, forcing few former players and fans to compare him with the legends, including Sehwag.
"He is a very good batsman but I think comparisons are too early," Sehwag told PTI Bhasha in a virtual interaction from Dubai on Wednesday.
On the franchise versus country debate, he said that national duty should always be above any league commitment.
"I firmly believe that representing a country should always take precedence over participating in any league. It is essential for players to prioritize national duty above club commitments.
"A prime example of this dedication was evident in the ILT20, where several West Indies players chose to leave the league temporarily to represent their nation in international fixtures in Australia," said the former Cricketer turned commentator.
"While I understand the allure of international leagues for domestic players, I believe their primary focus should remain on excelling in domestic competitions with the ultimate goal of representing India internationally," Sehwag said.
He did not feel the IPL would lead to burnout or fatigue before the T20 World Cup and instead said the league would be a great platform to prepare for the showpiece.
"I am confident that fatigue or burnout will not be a concern for players heading into T20 World Cup. On the contrary I feel that tournaments like IPL or ILT20 will prove instrumental in preparing teams for the global event.
"In IPL, one has to play 14 matches over two months, so there is ample time to maintain form and fitness and fine tune skills ahead of the T20 World Cup," said the former opener.
Amid the mushrooming of T20 and even T10 leagues across the world, does he feel that the quality of cricket has been compromised? He responded in the negative.
"The proliferation of domestic leagues following the success of the Indian Premier League highlights a global trend toward nurturing cricketing talent at home. These leagues play a vital role in enhancing the domestic cricketing ecosystem of each nation," he said.
"Moreover, the involvement of national cricket boards adds a layer of consistency to the leagues, ensuring their longevity and continued growth.
"Each league possesses its unique characteristics, and with the support of national cricketing bodies, they are poised to thrive and contribute significantly to the development of cricket on a global scale," said the former star who has played 104 Tests and 251 ODIs for India, scoring 8586 and 8273 runs respectively.
He also thinks that international cricket and various sanctioned leagues can co exist.
"Certainly, it is commendable to see the ICC allocating specific windows for various cricket leagues. This approach not only allows players from associate nations to gain invaluable exposure and experience but also ensures a well-structured calendar leading up to major events," said Sehwag.
"Currently, we are witnessing the ILT20, followed by the PSL, and then the highly anticipated IPL, all serving as crucial platforms for players to showcase their talent and fine-tune their skills.
"This seamless succession of tournaments culminating in the ICC T20 World Cup provides an ideal pathway for players to prepare and compete at the highest level on the global stage," he said.
One of the most destructive batters of his era, Sehwag feels that Test cricket is the biggest platform for players to express themselves.
"Test cricket has always been a format where one should go out and express themselves," he said when asked about his views on England's Bazball approach.
When asked about the speculation on him joining politics ahead of the general elections, he said that there are no such plans.
"Right now I am sitting in Dubai and doing commentary. There are no plans to join politics in future as well."

"I wanted to play it session by session. When they were bowling well, I just wanted to get through that spell. However, I wanted to convert the loose balls and play till the end" - Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal recalls advice he got from coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma

Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finished day 1 of the second #INDvENG Test with a career-best 179*, spoke about the encouragement he got from his coach and captain.

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<h2>"I wanted to play it session by session. When they were bowling well, I just wanted to get through that spell. However, I wanted to convert the loose balls and play till the end" - Yashasvi Jaiswal</h2>

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his batting skills with a career-best unbeaten 179. Speaking after the end of the day's play, the 22-year-old left-hander emphasised he was focused on batting out sessions and capitalizing on loose deliveries.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/yashasvi-jaiswal-stands-tall-for-india-but-england-finish-strongly-on-day-1-of-2nd-test-1706871860245">Jaiswal's outstanding innings, marked by 17 fours and five sixes off 257 balls</a>, played a pivotal role in India reaching 336 for 6 in 93 overs by the day's end. Reflecting on his approach, Jaiswal revealed, "I wanted to play it session by session. When they were bowling well, I just wanted to get through that spell. However, I wanted to convert the loose balls and play till the end."
Acknowledging the guidance from Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma, Jaiswal expressed their encouragement to convert this innings into a substantial score. This innings follows his impressive debut against the West Indies last year, where he scored 171.
"Rahul (Dravid) sir and Rohit (Sharma) bhai kept giving me the confidence and told me to convert this into a big innings, and stay till the end," he added.
In contrast to the series opener in Hyderabad where he fell short at 80, Jaiswal was determined to convert his strong start into a formidable hundred in this match. Looking ahead, he expressed his desire to extend his innings further and contribute significantly for the team.
Commenting on the pitch conditions, Jaiswal noted, "The pitch played a bit differently as in the morning it was a bit damp and then it settled. With the older ball, there was some bounce."
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(With PTI inputs)

Barring Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finished the day unbeaten on 179, no other Indian batter could even make 35 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's majestic 179* guides India, but late wickets boost England on Day 1 of 2nd Test

Barring Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finished the day unbeaten on 179, no other Indian batter could even make 35 runs.

#Jaiswal #INDvENG

<h2>Barring Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finished the day unbeaten on 179, no other Indian batter could even make 35 runs.</h2>

In a stellar display of batting prowess, Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered his finest Test innings, propelling India to a total of 336/6 on the first day in Vizag after captain Rohit Sharma elected to bat. Despite Jaiswal's outstanding performance, England made a strong comeback in the final half-hour, securing crucial wickets to regain control.
Jaiswal's brilliance was evident as he notched up his second Test century, concluding the day undefeated at 179. The left-handed batter seems poised for his maiden double hundred, yet India face concerns after other batters failed to capitalize on their promising starts. Apart from Jaiswal's commanding innings, Shubman Gill contributed 34 runs, while Iyer, Patidar, and Axar, all fell in the twenties and thirties.
With India trailing 0-1 in the series, the team is banking on a more substantial batting performance from their lower-order. The flat pitch on the first day indicated favorable conditions for batting. Although India appeared in control at 301/4, the late dismissals of Axar Patel and KS Bharat in the final 30 minutes shifted the momentum in favor of England, particularly with Ben Stokes finishing the day on a high.
As the hosts seek a resurgence in the series, the first session on day 2 will be crucial. India will be hoping for a substantial partnership between Jaiswal and Ashwin to push the team as close to the 500-run mark on what seems to be an ideal batting pitch.
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During the first 10 overs, India raced to 68/0, showcasing Yashasvi Jaiswal's extraordinary prowess with the bat.

Jaiswal was India's answer to 'Bazball' as hosts finish on a high on day 1 | India vs England, 1st Test

Bazball, what Bazball? India had Jaiswal! 
Yashasvi Jaiswal was on fire in the final session.

#INDvENG #Jaiswal

<h2>During the first 10 overs, India raced to 68/0, showcasing Yashasvi Jaiswal's extraordinary prowess with the bat.</h2>

Bazball, what Bazball? India had Jaiswal! In a stunning display of power and finesse, Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the spotlight as India faced England on the first day of the test match, rendering the "Bazball" approach irrelevant. With England posting a modest total of 246 runs, Jaiswal emerged as India's star, leaving spectators in awe.
As India stepped onto the pitch for their innings, it was clear that they had their own version of Bazball &ndash; the incredible talent of Yashasvi Jaiswal. From the outset, Jaiswal exhibited his aggressive intent, setting the tone for a thrilling innings. In a jaw-dropping moment, he welcomed England's debutant bowler, Tom Hartley, with a resounding six off the very first ball he faced from the left-arm spinner.
Despite the challenging conditions of the pitch, Jaiswal appeared remarkably comfortable at the crease. While captain Rohit Sharma played a supporting role, Jaiswal took charge with an array of boundaries. During the first 10 overs, India raced to 68/0, showcasing Jaiswal's extraordinary prowess with the bat.
Jaiswal's relentless assault continued, even as Rohit Sharma departed after contributing a brisk 24 runs from 27 balls, falling victim to Jack Leach for the fifth time in Test cricket. However, the young left-hander remained undeterred.
Partnered with Shubman Gill, Jaiswal maintained his aggressive approach. At the end of the day's play, he stood unbeaten at an impressive 76 runs from just 70 deliveries. Under his leadership, India reached a solid score of 119/1 after 23 overs, trailing England's first innings total by a mere 127 runs.
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"I have been told to go and express myself and I was trying to do that," Jaiswal said at the post-match conference on Sunday night.

Big-hitting Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals that he has been given license to express

The promising Yashasvi Jaiswal said his big hitting was possible all thanks to the "go out and express yourself" brief from the Indian team management.

"I have been told to go and express myself and I was trying to do that," Jaiswal said at the post-match conference on Sunday night.

Picked to replace the usually swashbuckling but currently out-of-form Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal made quite a statement with his 34-ball 68 against Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I and the promising youngster said it was all thanks to the "go out and express yourself" brief from the Indian team management.
The 22-year-old's strokeful knock at the top of the order and Shivam Dube's 63 not out off 32 balls, helped India register a six-wicket series-clinching win here on Sunday as the hosts easily chased down the target of 173 with 26 balls to spare.
"I have been told to go and express myself and I was trying to do that," Jaiswal said at the post-match conference on Sunday night.
"I was trying to punish the loose balls and was focused on giving my team a good start...I was trying to bat as deep as I could. I was trying to keep my strike rate good. I wanted to keep batting with a good strike rate," said the 22-year-old opening batter.
Jaiswal, who has played just four Tests and 16 T20Is, said he has tried his best to do well for the team whenever he has got a chance. He had scored a 60 against South Africa in December last year.
"I keep working hard in my practice sessions and on my process. Whenever I get my chance, I try my best and make sure that I am doing things for the team which is important," he said, trying to give an insight into his thought process.
"I am just trying to show my intent and trying to do well for my team," added Jaiswal who hit five fours and six sixes during his innings last night.
Asked what transpired between him and senior batter Virat Kohli in the middle during a 57-run stand, he said, "It was really nice...Whenever I bat with him, it's an honour.
"Lots of things to learn from him, like we had small chats about where we can hit. We decided that it was easy to hit over long on and mid off and we were trying to do that. The intent was there and the positive vibes were there and we were just trying to hit good shots." Dube, on his part, said he and Jaiswal had planned to finish off the run chase. Jaiswal was, however, dismissed in the 13th over.
"We both are stroke players. He was batting really well. We had a plan that both will be going, so let's finish the match as soon as possible. There was not any target (to finish), but we've finished on time," said Dube, whose 63 not out was decorated with five fours and four sixes.
"There are many things I have worked on. It's not about skill (only)... being focused on every ball is important. I am working on my bowling as well," Dube, who claimed one wicket in the series-opener in Mohali, said.

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