Former Indian cricketer Parthiv Patel named the most effective Test batsman in 2024 among Joe Root, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett and Kamindu Mendis. These batsmen have made headlines in Test cricket this year with their remarkable knocks.
England icon Joe Root amassed 1,470 runs at an average of 56 overs in 29 Test innings, while young Indian Yashasvi Jaiswal, currently playing in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, scored 1,304 runs in 25 Tests. average of over 54 innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal named Parthiv Patel Player of the Year 2024
England, on the other hand, have Ben Duckett (1134 runs in 30 Test innings at an average of 30) and Harry Brook (1099 runs in 18 Test innings at an average of 60) in the top 5 Test runs in 2024. cricket, along with Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis (1049 runs at an average of over 74 in 10 Test innings).
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Parthiv Patel, who picked Yashasvi Jaiswal as the man of the year, hailed Kamindu Mendis’ stunning batting performance in the longest format of the game and also acknowledged the batting brilliance of Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Joe Root, but he was involved in the young India’s opener. for many reasons.
Parthiv Patel said on Cricbuzz, “A lot of other players are batting at the same strike rate. But in my opinion, player of the year, batsman of the year, Indian aside, Yashasvi Jaiswal is batsman of the year for me. Because he fought in different ways, in different conditions.”
He is not batting in a mode this year: Parthiv Patel
Explaining his selection, Patel noted, “He doesn’t bat in one mode. If you go back to the England series, when you remember Jimmie Anderson’s spell earlier in the year where he bowled very well, he defended that spell, then played big shots and took a double. He displayed a different style of batting when the spinners were batting.
When the Bangladesh test match came here, when India needed to attack in Kanpur, he played with a different strike rate. This is what Yashasvi Jaiswal showed against Bangladesh in Chennai where the gains were seen. He showed that he has that ability and character.”
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Parthiv Patel also recalled how Yashasvi Jaiswal answered doubts about his performance outside India with a brilliant century under pressure in tough Australian conditions. Despite immense pressure, he showed maturity against top bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, especially in the Perth Test.
The commentator added that Yashasvi’s ability to adapt to formats, conditions and difficult situations makes him the best competitor in 2024. Patel noted, “He has shown maturity throughout the year, I am not counting the IPL and white ball runs. , but the quality he shows across formats, across conditions and in tough situations. That’s why I think he is the best striker of the year.”
Parthiv Patel hails Yashasvi Jaiswal’s adaptability and hunger for big scores.
Meanwhile, Parthiv Patel noted that Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey so far has shown his resilience, hunger and character, making him a long-term prospect for India. He noted that Jaiswal has shown adaptability despite challenges like the tough tour in South Africa, dispelling doubts about his shot selection.
The cricket expert added that the young Indian has balanced his attacking instincts with solid defensive techniques and proved his growth as a batsman, but his hunger for big scores sets him apart from the rest. Parthiv Patel said the left-hander is not content with quick runs; Instead, he strives for big scores like double centuries, which are the hallmarks of success in Test cricket.
According to Patel, his consistent improvement in technique and temperament, along with his ability to adapt to difficult match situations, makes Yashasvi a long-term performer for India. He also said that Jaiswal is going in the right direction due to his dedication and maturity.
