Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that Yashasvi Jaiswal is capable of breaking the record of 300 runs of great batsman Virender Sehwag in Test cricket. Kaif said that Jaiswal has the ability to score runs quickly while leading India to victory and predicted that the young opener will surpass Sehwag’s milestone.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been an excellent performer for Team India in Test cricket. The 23-year-old batsman has scored more than 2,200 runs in just 25 Test matches since making his West Indies debut two years ago. He has scored seven centuries and 12 half-centuries, five of which are more than 150 runs.
Virender Sehwag’s record of 300, Yashasvi Jaiswal will break it – Mohammad Kaif
After Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inning of 175 runs in the second Test against West Indies, Mohammad Kaif expressed confidence that the young opener can break Virender Sehwag’s record.
Kaif said that Jaiswal has a mix of patience and aggressive strokeplay. He said that Jaiswal’s performance is at par with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Kaif said Jaiswal is the ideal candidate to surpass Virender Sehwag’s highest individual score of 319.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batsman who has the patience to score big centuries and set new records. His numbers in the first 26 matches are as good as Sachin and Virat. Scoring at a high strike rate, his centuries mostly set India on the path to victory. Sehwag’s record of 300, Jaiswal hi…
– Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 11 October 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal is getting better day by day – Anil Kumble
Former India spinner Anil Kumble praised Yashasvi Jaiswal for his continuous growth and determination. Kumble said the young batsman has displayed maturity and skill in his time at the crease despite his relatively short career.
Kumble said, “Jaiswal is getting better day by day. We have talked about his hunger and his attitude to play big innings not only for himself but for the team. Even in the last game he had a good start but got out early, so he has definitely made up for it here.”
“Throughout his short career, he has shown that he doesn’t waste opportunities like this. Once he gets in, he makes it count, and that’s amazing to see.”
Yashasvi Jaiswal fails to convert the knock into a double century after a mix-up with Shubman Gill
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 173 runs on the opening day of the ongoing match. However, he failed to convert his innings into a double century after a scuffle with captain Shubman Gill on the second day.
The left-handed batsman started the morning with a few singles and then attempted a risky quick run after pushing a full delivery to mid-off in the hope of a reply from Gill.
However, Gill refused the call, but Jaiswal had already run half the distance down the pitch. The fielder threw towards the striker’s end and wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach uprooted the bails. Although Imlach fumbled the ball, light contact with the gloves during the foul made the dismissal valid.
Jaiswal looked quite disappointed with his dismissal. He was seen exchanging tense words with Gill before going back to the dressing room.
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