Yashasvi Jaiswal is poised to play a vital role in India’s upcoming tour of England, where they will face the hosts in five Test matches. Jaiswal had a strong series against Australia, accumulating 391 runs, which included a century and two half-centuries. His form has been impressive in the IPL 2025 as well, where he has scored 473 runs from 12 games.
During his previous encounter with England, Jaiswal amassed over 700 runs in a series held in India. However, the English conditions will be different. With India missing experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have both decided to retire from Test cricket, Jaiswal’s contribution will be crucial for the team’s success. A solid start to the series will be crucial, and Jaiswal has the potential to put pressure on the English team right from the outset.
Additionally, Jaiswal has the opportunity to make history on this tour. Known for his six-hitting prowess, he has hit 39 sixes in 36 innings across 19 Tests. During the India-England series in India, he smashed 26 sixes. Jaiswal is on the verge of breaking the record for the fastest to reach 50 sixes in Test cricket, a milestone currently held by Shahid Afridi, who accomplished it in 46 innings. Jaiswal need 11 sixes in nine innings to go past former Pakistan captain. If he manages to reach 50 sixes in just three innings, he will become the first player to do so in fewer than 40 innings.
Quickest to 50 Sixes in Test Cricket
| Player | Innings |
| Shahid Afridi | 46 |
| Rohit Sharma | 51 |
| Tim Southee | 60 |
| Andrew Flintoff | 71 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 74 |
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