Team India’s rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name in the history books by reaching a remarkable milestone during the Edgbaston Test against England. The young opener became the joint-fastest Indian to score 2,000 Test runs, matching the legendary Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag — and in the process, leaving behind stalwarts like Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, and Virat Kohli.

The Historic Milestone

Jaiswal reached the 2,000-run mark in just 40 innings, making him:

• Joint-fastest Indian (with Dravid and Sehwag) to reach 2000 Test runs

• Second youngest Indian ever to do so, at 23 years and 188 days

He reached this feat during his knock of 28 runs in the second innings at Edgbaston. In the first innings, he had played a solid knock of 87 runs.

How It Compares to Legends

• Sachin Tendulkar: 2000 runs in 53 innings (youngest ever – 20 years, 330 days)

• Virat Kohli: 2000 runs in 53 innings

• Gautam Gambhir & Vijay Hazare: in 43 innings

• Rahul Dravid & Virender Sehwag: in 40 innings

• Yashasvi Jaiswal: in 40 innings

Jaiswal’s Test Career So Far

• Matches: 21

• Innings: 40

• Runs: 2018

• Average: 53.10

• Centuries: 5

• Half-centuries: 11

What Makes It Special

Jaiswal’s achievement is not just about numbers. Reaching 2000 runs in such a short time places him firmly among the top young batters in world cricket. He’s shown consistency, fearlessness, and adaptability across conditions — from India to England.

Even though he missed out on a big score in the second innings, his growing maturity and ability to deliver consistently in challenging conditions make him one of the brightest talents in Indian cricket.