Yashasvi Jaiswal Completes Rare Feat
Yashasvi Jaiswal made history in Galle on Saturday by playing his 30th Test at a different venue, a feat achieved by only two other former India batsmen.
Jaiswal's impressive Test record speaks for itself, with 2,567 runs in 55 innings, including seven centuries and 13 fifties. His highest score is an unbeaten 214, while his batting average stands at 48.43.
The India opener has played each of his first 30 Tests at a different venue, a record that puts him in the company of Sanjay Manjrekar and Sachin Tendulkar. Manjrekar played his first 33 Tests at 33 different venues, while Tendulkar appeared at 32 different venues in his first 32 Tests.
Jaiswal's journey began in Roseau in July 2023 and, after stops across the Caribbean, South Africa, India, England, and Australia, he reached his 30th Test in Galle on Saturday.
Jaiswal's unique record also speaks to his adaptability and ability to perform on a wide range of surfaces. He has made a strong start to his Test career, with a century in his second Test and a half-century in his third.
The landmark Test ended on a disappointing note for Jaiswal as he was run out for 32. Jaiswal had looked comfortable during his 37-ball stay and was helping India make a steady start in Galle.
Jaiswal's third run-out in Test cricket was an unfortunate mix-up with KL Rahul, who also ended up at the non-striker's end, leaving Jaiswal stranded and forcing him to walk back.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's 30 venues and performances
1 Roseau West Indies 171
2 Port of Spain West Indies 57, 38
3 Centurion South Africa 17, 5
4 Cape Town South Africa 0, 28
5 Hyderabad England 80, 15
6 Visakhapatnam England 209, 17
7 Rajkot England 10, 214*
8 Ranchi England 73, 37
9 Dharamsala England 57
10 Chennai Bangladesh 56, 10
11 Kanpur Bangladesh 72, 51
12 Bengaluru New Zealand 13, 35
13 Pune New Zealand 30, 77
14 Wankhede New Zealand 30, 5
15 Perth Australia 0, 161
16 Adelaide Australia 0, 24
17 Brisbane Australia 4, 4*
18 Melbourne Australia 82, 84
19 Sydney Australia 10, 22
20 Leeds England 101, 4
21 Birmingham England 87, 28
22 Lord's England 13, 0
23 Manchester England 58, 0
24 The Oval England 2, 118
25 Ahmedabad West Indies 36
26 Delhi West Indies 175, 8
27 Eden Gardens South Africa 12, 0
28 Guwahati South Africa 58, 13
29 New Chandigarh Afghanistan 24
30 Galle Sri Lanka 32
The dismissal was Jaiswal's third run-out in Test cricket, a rare occurrence for a batsman of his caliber. His ability to bounce back from such setbacks will be crucial in the remaining Tests of the series.
Source: Yahoo Sports