The five-match Test series between India and England is set to begin on June 20, and all eyes will be on Yashasvi Jaiswal, one of India’s most promising young batters.

Having already impressed with two double centuries against England, Jaiswal now stands on the brink of etching his name alongside the greats of Indian Test cricket.

Jaiswal’s Chance to Overtake Legends

Jaiswal has a golden opportunity to become the fastest Indian batter to reach 2,000 runs in Test cricket.

So far, he has scored 1,798 runs in 36 innings. If he scores 202 runs in his next four innings, he will break the joint record held by Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, who both reached 2,000 Test runs in 40 innings.

Given his current form and aggressive style of play, Jaiswal has a realistic chance to surpass both these legends in the ongoing England series.

Since making his debut, Jaiswal has played 19 Tests, scoring four centuries and ten half-centuries. He’s known for his fearless strokeplay and ability to dominate bowlers right from the start. Once settled at the crease, he often goes on to make match-defining contributions.

With Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket, the responsibility on Jaiswal’s shoulders has increased. He is expected to open the innings alongside KL Rahul, marking a new beginning for India's Test top order. The duo will aim to give India solid starts in challenging English conditions.

As India prepares to begin a new era under Shubman Gill’s captaincy, Jaiswal not only has the chance to make an impact but also to rewrite the record books.