30 Tests, 30 venues: Yashavi Jaiswal follows Sachin Tendulkar's footsteps with rare feat
When Yashasvi Jaiswal walked out to bat in Galle for the first Test against Sri Lanka, he was playing the 30th Test of his career. The milestone came with an unusual record - Jaiswal has played each of his first 30 Tests at a different venue. The India opener has never played a Test at the same ground twice. His journey began in Roseau in July 2023 and, after stops across the Caribbean, South…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the India opener, achieved a rare milestone on Saturday by playing his 30th Test at a different venue from his previous 29 Tests. The feat puts him alongside two former Indian cricketers, Sanjay Manjrekar and Sachin Tendulkar, who also played their first 30 Tests at varying grounds. Jaiswal's journey began in Roseau in July 2023, as he toured the Caribbean, South Africa, India, England, and Australia before reaching Galle for his 30th Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
In his 30 Tests so far, Jaiswal has scored 2,567 runs in 55 innings, including seven centuries and 13 half-centuries. His highest score stands at an unbeaten 214, while his batting average is 48.43. However, his landmark Test ended on a disappointing note as he was run out for 32. Jaiswal had looked comfortable in his 37-ball stay, but a mix-up with KL Rahul, due to a collision with the bowler, resulted in an unfortunate run-out.
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