IND vs BAN: Yashasvi Jaiswal Breaks Age Old Record of Sunil Gavaskar, Tops Affluent List as Indian

Having already displayed his exceptional talent on the global stage, Yashasvi Jaiswal has now begun to make his mark in the record books as well. After scoring an attractive knock of 56 in the first innings, Jaiswal carried the same aggressive approach in the 2nd innings of the 1st India vs Bangladesh Test, taking place in Chennai. However, this time he could not take his account past 10 runs. Nevertheless, he has leapfrogged batting legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Leapfrogs Sunil Gavaskar's Record

Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored the most runs by an Indian after 10 Test appearances. He has managed to score 1,094 runs compared to Gavaskar’s 978. As an Indian, Jaiswal is at the top of the tree, but overall, the record has been held by none other than Donald Bradman. The Australian legend had scored 1446 runs in as many Test matches.

With the way Yashasvi Jaiswal has initiand his international career, this record could be the first of the many that he may break in his potential illustrious career.

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India vs Bangladesh 1st Test: Summary Till Now

After winning the toss, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto invited India to bat. Following an early struggle, where the ball was moving, India lost quick wickets. Big names like Rohit Sharma , Virat Kohli , and Shubman Gill, got out cheaply. India were reeling at 144/6 but from thereon, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja managed the proceedings and amassed a huge partnership of 199 runs. Ashwin registered his 6th Test century in the process, whereas Jadeja held out after scoring 86 runs. India put up a fair 1st innings score of 376 runs.

In reply, Bangladesh lost early wickets and were ushered out of the match by the Indian bowlers. Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers with a 4-for and besides him, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Jadeja struck a couple of wickets apiece. Bangladesh bundled out at 149 and hence Team India has garnered a monumental lead of 227 runs.

India captain, Rohit Sharma did not give Bangladesh the follow-on and thus the Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sharma himself came to bat to start the 2nd innings. Much like the first innings, Sharma again failed to get going. He fell after scoring just 5 runs. Jaiswal followed him and departed after scoring 10 runs. A shaky start brought Virat Kohli to the crease, who along with Shubman Gill, established a 39-run stand. Just before the end of the play, Kohli got out at 17. His dismissal was controversial as replays clearly showcased that there was a faint spike from his bat before the ball brushed the pad. Kohli did not take the review and hence had to make the long way back. At the end of day 2, Team India has amassed 81/3, the lead has reached 308, rendering a solid grip on the match. Shubman Gill, who is unbeaten on 33 and Rishabh Pant , who is batting at 12, will continue on Day 3. India's motive on Day 3 would be to put as many runs on the board and set up a big target to take Bangladesh completely out of the game.