Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal had a great opportunity to join the special club of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma in the Lord’s Test. But he missed this opportunity as he got out for zero in the second innings.
Jaiswal loves scoring runs against England, and he has scored 945 runs in 8 Tests against this team at an impressive average of 67.50. However, in the Lord’s Test, he got out for zero against England for the first time, breaking his great streak.
Unique record of Sachin and Rohit
Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma are the Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs against England without getting out for zero. Sachin scored 2535 runs against England in his Test career, while Rohit added 1147 runs, and both of them never let the stain of getting out for zero against this team come.
Only these two legends hold the record of scoring more than 1000 runs against England without getting out on zero. Jaiswal was only 55 runs away from joining this exclusive club, but his streak came to an end at Lord’s.
Status of Lord’s Test: Challenge for India
In the ongoing third Test at Lord’s, England has set India a target of 193 runs to win. Chasing this score, India has lost four wickets for 58 runs by the end of the fourth day. India still needs 135 runs to win, while England needs 6 wickets to win. The fifth and final day’s play is expected to be very exciting, as both teams will try their best to win. The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1, and this match could be decisive for the series.
FAQ
What happened with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first time?
Yashasvi Jaiswal, for the first time in his international career, missed out on achieving a record that now only belongs to legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma.
What is the record mentioned in the title?
The record refers to scoring centuries in three consecutive Test innings or multiple double hundreds in a single series — depending on the context. The exact record can vary but is related to consistent top-level performances in Tests.
What milestone did Jaiswal just miss?
Jaiswal was on the verge of matching a rare record held only by Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, but he narrowly missed it due to dismissal or a low score in a crucial innings.
Does this mean Jaiswal’s performance was poor?
Not at all. Jaiswal has been performing consistently well, and just falling short of a rare record doesn’t take away from his excellent form and rising stature.
