Yashasvi Jaiswal Cracks Top 10 in ICC Test Rankings: A Meteoric Rise

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is on a tear. Just a year after making his Test debut, Jaiswal has rocketed up the ICC rankings, achieving a career-best ranking of 10th in the latest update. This phenomenal achievement comes on the back of his red-hot form in the ongoing Test series against England.

Jaiswal’s journey to the top 10 has been nothing short of remarkable. He began the series against England in a lowly 69th position. But his consistent run-scoring, including two double centuries, has seen him climb an incredible 59 spots in just a few weeks.

Here’s a deeper look at Jaiswal’s rise:

• Record-breaking exploits: Jaiswal is currently the only left-handed Indian batsman to ever score over 600 runs in a Test series. He joins the elite company of Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Sardesai, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli, all legends of Indian cricket.
• Dominating form: Jaiswal’s current tally stands at a staggering 655 runs in just four Tests at an astonishing average of 93.57. This includes two fifties and two centuries, both of which he converted into double hundreds.
• Rapid Rise in Rankings: Jaiswal’s progress in the rankings has been swift. He jumped three places to 12th last week and has now climbed another two spots to crack the elusive top 10.

Jaiswal’s achievement is not just a personal milestone, but a sign of promise for Indian cricket. With the Dharamsala Test still to come, he has the opportunity to add to his already impressive tally and potentially challenge the record for most runs in a Test series by an Indian batsman, currently held by Sunil Gavaskar (774 runs).

This meteoric rise has made Jaiswal only the second Indian batsman alongside Virat Kohli (ranked 8th) to be inside the top 10 of the ICC Test batting rankings. The cricketing world is watching with anticipation to see if Jaiswal can continue his phenomenal run and solidify his place among the batting greats.

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