Test cricket makes a return to India with the Rohit Sharma-led team set to face Bangladesh in a two-match series, starting September 19. This series is a crucial part of the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, and India aims to strengthen their position on the points table with a series sweep.
Preparations in Chennai
Indian stars, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, have arrived in Chennai to begin preparations for the series. Both players are expected to play key roles in dominating the Bangladesh bowlers.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Record-Breaking Opportunity
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Indian opener, is in the spotlight as he has had a stellar 2024 season. With 1033 runs in 14 matches, Jaiswal is the third-highest run-scorer in Tests this year. He is just 102 runs away from surpassing Pathum Nissanka at the top of the run-getters list.
Jaiswal, known for his aggressive style, has already hit 26 sixes in just 6 Test matches. He is close to breaking Brendon McCullum’s record of 33 sixes in 9 matches set in 2014. With his current form, Jaiswal could potentially set a new record in the upcoming Test series.
Other Records in Sight
Virat Kohli has a chance to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record by becoming the fastest to 27,000 international runs. Kohli needs just 58 more runs to achieve this milestone. Additionally, Rohit Sharma could potentially surpass Jaiswal and Nissanka to become the highest run-scorer of 2024. Sharma has accumulated 990 runs in 20 matches and is in strong form heading into the series.
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