Remarkably, all 30 of his Test matches have come at different venues, putting him alongside former Indian greats Sanjay Manjrekar and Sachin Tendulkar in achieving this unique milestone. Manjrekar holds the record for playing the most consecutive Tests at different venues, with 33. Tendulkar, on the other hand, played his first 32 Tests at different venues.
India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal joined an exclusive Test cricket club during the 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. As he walked out after captain Shubman Gill opted to bat, Jaiswal made his 30th appearance for India in the longest format.
India’s Struggles at Number Three Since Gill’s Century
Shubman Gill was the last Indian cricketer to score a Test century from the number three position, achieving this feat against Bangladesh in Chennai in September 2024. Since that match, India has utilized seven different players in the one-down position over the course of 19 Tests. Collectively, these batters have struggled, averaging just 27.28 with only five scores exceeding 50 across 35 innings.
