India's flamboyant left-handed batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has had a blistering start to his cricketing career, so far. His explosive batting skills are second to none and justify his sheer prodigious talent. Such is the promise associated with him that he is widely seen as the nation's next big thing in cricket. His gaming prowess and flair are an intrinsic characteristic, and those that have fetched him immense returns as an opener, across formats and levels. For India to bat big, it's expected that Jaiswal hits a purple patch at the earliest in his innings and then prolongs himself at the crease. When that strikes, his bat does the talking and the ground turns into mayhem for the bowlers. His ability to convert starts into humongous scores, making him a class apart, illuminating and throwing great light on his rare talent. As an inference, it is imperative that the young Mumbai player has cemented his place for a long time in the Indian setup. 

However, Yashasvi's attacking instinct, lately, has often taken the vicious shape of a double-edged sword. It has been responsible for his impeccable tally of runs and contrarily for his demise as well. When run-scoring gets big, his batting feels timeless. Then, watching him go about his business is one of the most aesthetic sights in sports, and filled heavily with marvellous boundary shots of fours and sixes. Oppositely, on the other hand, when frequent slogging turns into an ugly mode of dismissal, it can look hideous and embarrassing for the batter. It is then recognised as being immature, irresponsible, and ignorant of the game situation. When the match ends in defeat, in hindsight, that innings is extremely scrutinized and frowned upon with conviction. Thoughts arise over that playing shot and its requirement at that crucial juncture. It is then left only to 'ifs and buts', and the potential result otherwise, had it not gone that way. 

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The 23-year-old batter's test career, yet, is only 22 matches young and has witnessed some outstanding highs. From his debut score of 171 runs against the West Indies in the Caribbean, twin double hundreds against England in Vizag and Rajkot, to a sensational match-winning knock of 161 runs against Australia in Perth, Jaiswal has had a fair taste of the tough dynamics of red-ball cricket. He has notably been a part of the major overseas tours to South Africa (2024), Australia (2024-25), and England (2025-present). His returns adorning the prestigious Indian whites, without a single ray of doubt, have been well above average, but at times questionable as well.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test Career Numbers So Far

Those who have followed his test batting charts, deeply and studiously, might have observed a very subtle pattern. Curiosity arises over it and demands some serious glaring. As a test series progresses, Yashasvi's scores off his bat, more often than not, get inversely proportional, and this sets up a disproportion. It consequently has given birth to a peculiar tale that confronts him at this stage of his first-class career. Numbers, primarily linked with the average drop, shall aid in comprehending that, and the probable reasons behind such sequence. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Scores in a Test Series

There is a marginal drop in the form and subsequent number of runs Jaiswal hits as the series progresses further into the fourth and fifth test match. He has only featured twice completely in a five-match test rubber, once home against England and the other away in Australia. The current Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between England and India in the UK is the third such instance for him, even where he began sumptuously in the first two games in Leeds and Birmingham respectively, but failed agonizingly in the third at the Lord's. These form-loaded observations have come into the picture courtesy of the consistency in the pattern that the data portrays. After battling out intensively at the initial points, feeling cooked, uncomfortable, and worn out in the latter parts of the series might be one of the major reasons for these dwindling figures. It can, however, become a matter of big concern moving ahead, and if results are deeply impacted through weak foundations from the batters at the top. It, hence, calls for clear evaluations, re-discovery, better and calculative shot selection, and playing the ball on its merit. 

Yashasvi possesses all the ingredients to be termed synonymous with greatness, sailing ahead in cricket. And India would meticulously hope he gets better with time, adding a little dose of safety in his batting approach. This would not only help Indian cricket in moving forward, but also sustain his career, progressively, for years to come. If done right, he will certainly become an ethereal pillar of reliance in history. 

Cricket and its shortest format are not alien to records. As the game evolves with the rise of franchise T20 competitions, the apex body, the ICC (International Cricket Council), awarding international status to every T20 game played between two countries worldwide, and pitches becoming increasingly flatter, have aided the format in several ways. There has been a massive surge in scoring rates, with 200-plus totals increasingly becoming just about par and the new norm. At the heart of things are batters who, at their prolific best, possess the calibre and power to uptick run-scoring, on their way to smash personal hundreds. They deal in high strike rates, profound shot-making, and percentage cricket. Their value for shots fetches them maximum rewards, even though it is risky most of the time. 

With multiple lucrative franchise-level leagues operating throughout the year, across all the cricketing nations, and beyond, players have great opportunities to gain exposure and improve their skills. Playing with foreign stars builds a social community at the expense of the international game. With the rise of such tournaments and the subsequent decline in international cricket, players have become globetrotters and ply their trade professionally with the former. These leagues, running both domestically and internationally, offer immediate monetary benefits and are tempting for players and fans alike. With drop-in pitches being used mainly for such purposes, batters have found run-scoring easy and have thus been enabled to produce scintillating knocks of greater value, both in quantity and quality. Smashing a hundred, unlike past, seems a cakewalk. Small ground boundary dimensions and the usage of modern bats have only complemented that. Let's nosedive into the charts and explore the statistics of batters currently leading the way with the most T20 hundreds. This accounts for tons in age-group cricket, national side, franchise teams, etc. 

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Christopher Henry Gayle, also nicknamed 'The Universe Boss', is miles ahead of every other batter in the table. The now-retired Caribbean legend boasts an astonishing 22 T20 hundreds. These include tons for his national side, the West Indies, and all the numerous franchises he has played for. Some of the notable ones are the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL), and the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Gayle, recognised as the best batter in T20 cricket history, was known for his effortless six-hitting, the ability to stand tall and produce humongous innings called 'Daddy Hundreds'. Babar Azam, Pakistan's run machine, is second on the list with 11 hundreds. Known as one of the most consistent batters around the world, Babar has played for quite a few domestic teams in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). 

Rilee Rossouw and Virat Kohli are next, tied on nine tons each. The former, a South African player, was once a mainstay in the middle order of the national unit and has played for reputed teams like the RCB, Somerset in England, and the Eagles in his home nation. Kohli has the most IPL hundreds (8) of any player, and once scored four of them, for the RCB, in a single season in 2016. Glenn Maxwell, currently playing in the Major League Cricket (MLC) for the Washington Freedom, has moved up the ranks after scoring 106 runs off 49 balls, including 13 sixes, in a winning cause. He is also the joint record holder for the most hundreds in T20 internationals, along with India's Rohit Sharma.

The table also includes the likes of star T20 players in David Warner, Aaron Finch, and Jos Buttler. Their names are enough to strike fear among opposition bowlers. Their T20 batting prowess is a cut above the rest, and therefore, they have been able to make names for themselves across households. A unique inclusion in the list is the veteran, Michael Klinger. The batter was a stalwart in Western Australia, and his batting single-handedly led the Perth Scorchers to glory in the BBL on several instances. 

KL Rahul, the skipper of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has received the much-awaited green light for the upcoming 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This news comes as a relief for both the franchise and fans alike.

KL Rahul’s Fitness Clearance

After suffering a quadriceps strain during the first Test against England in Hyderabad, KL Rahul faced uncertainties regarding his participation in the IPL. However, following rehabilitation and assessment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, Rahul has been declared fit to play.

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Impact on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

The clearance of KL Rahul holds significant implications for LSG. As the captain and a key batsman, his presence adds stability and leadership to the team’s lineup. With his return, LSG’s chances in the tournament will likely be boosted.

Wicket-Keeping Duties

While KL Rahul has been deemed fit to bat, the BCCI’s medical team has advised against him taking on wicket-keeping duties immediately. This cautious approach ensures Rahul’s full recovery and prevents potential setbacks. It is understood that even the franchise isn’t losing its sleep over Rahul’s keeping as they have two quality short-format glovesmen in former Proteas star Quinton de Kock and West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran, who is also vice-captain for this season.

According to an Indian cricket board source, “He is fit and might join the IPL franchise in the next few days. He had pain in his quadriceps and also had an injection. He underwent rehabilitation and has now been declared fit. However, he was advised not to step into a wicket-keeping role.” As quoted by Indian Express.

Insights from BCCI

According to sources within the Indian board, KL Rahul’s fitness progress was closely monitored, and expert advice was sought to ensure his well-being. While the initial diagnosis suggested he was at 90% match fitness, further consultations abroad finalized his clearance.

Lucknow Super Giants seem well-prepared to accommodate Rahul’s absence from wicket-keeping duties. The franchise boasts sufficient depth in that department, with seasoned wicket-keepers like Quinton de Kock and Nicholas Pooran in their ranks.