From Yashasvi Jaiswal to AB De Villiers, Take a Look at Top Five Players To Score 1,000 Test Runs in Calendar Year Before Turning 23
The former South Africa captain became the second player to achieve the feat after he slammed 1,198 Test runs in 2003. Smith's compatriot Ab de Villiers became the third player to enter the exclusive club. He garnered 1,008 Test runs two years after Smith's heroics in 2005.
Mumbai, October 29: India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal became just the fifth batter to score 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year before turning 23. The exclusive list features some of the great cricketing icons that the sport has ever witnessed. Here is a look at players who have achieved the elusive feat. From Mitchell Santner to Ajaz Patel, Take a Look at Top Five Best Bowling Figures by Overseas Bowler in India.
1. Garfield Sobers (West Indies)
The former West Indies star became the first player to achieve the feat after scoring 1,193 Test runs in 1958.
2. Graeme Smith (South Africa)
The former South Africa captain became the second player to achieve the feat after he slammed 1,198 Test runs in 2003.
3. AB de Villiers (South Africa)
Smith's compatriot Ab de Villiers became the third player to enter the exclusive club. He garnered 1,008 Test runs two years after Smith's heroics in 2005.
4. Alastair Cook (England)
The former England captain and the flamboyant opener was the fourth batter to enter the list. He posted 1,013 Test runs in 2006 to feature in the exclusive club. Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes Youngest Indian Batter to Complete 1000 Test Runs in Calendar Year, Achieves Feat During IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024.
5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
The 22-year-old entered the feat during India's second Test against New Zealand. Jaiswal has scored 1084 runs in 2024 in 10 matches.