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Cricket has always been a game of remarkable talent and youthful exuberance, and Indian cricket has seen its fair share of young prodigies making their mark. Among these, some standout performances have been etched in history as these cricketers have achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 1,000 runs in a calendar year at a notably young age
Top 7 youngest Indian cricketers to reach 1,000 runs in a calendar year
1. Sachin Tendulkar– 19 years (1992)
At just 19 years old, Sachin set a benchmark in 1992 by becoming the youngest Indian to score 1,000 runs in a calendar year. This achievement came three years after his debut, underscoring his prodigious talent and foreshadowing a legendary career.
2. Ravi Shastri- 21 years (1983)
Former Indian head coach and all-rounder Shastri achieved this milestone in 1983 at the age of 21. His consistency with the bat during this period highlighted his significant contribution to Indian cricket.
3. Vinod Kambli- 21 years (1993)
Kambli, a talented left-handed batter, also reached the 1,000-run mark at the age of 21 in 1993. Kambli’s impressive run-scoring was a key feature of his early career, showcasing his potential as a future star.
4. Sachin Tendulkar- 21 years (1994)
In 1994, Sachin once again made headlines by surpassing the 1,000-run mark in a calendar year at the age of 21. His remarkable consistency and ability to perform year after year cemented his status as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
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5. Dinesh Karthik- 22 years (2007)
Former wicket-keeper batter Karthik achieved the milestone in 2007 at the age of 22. Known for his dynamic batting style and crucial innings, Karthik’s performance was a key factor in his team’s success that year.
6. Virat Kohli- 22 years (2010)
The veteran cricketer Kohli reached the 1,000-run milestone in 2010 at the age of 22. Kohli’s aggressive batting and consistent performances have made him one of the modern greats. Recently, he announced his retirement from T20I cricket after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
7. Yashasvi Jaiswal– 22 years (2024)
The newest addition to this illustrious list is Jaiswal, who achieved the milestone in 2024 at the age of 22. Jaiswal has been in exceptional form, amassing 1,023 runs in just 13 matches this year. He is also the highest run-scorer in Tests for this year with 740 runs, highlighting his extraordinary talent and potential.
Yashasvi Jaiswal sets new benchmark as top run-scorer in 2024
Jaiswal has made headlines in 2024 as the highest run-scorer across all formats, amassing an impressive 1,023 runs in just 13 matches. He achieved the milestone of 1,000 runs earlier than any other player this year. Of these runs, Jaiswal accumulated 740 runs in Test cricket alone, achieved over just six matches. His Test performance includes two centuries and is highlighted by a remarkable average of 74.00 and a strike rate of 80.34.
During the January 2024 England Tour of India, Jaiswal delivered a standout performance by scoring 712 runs across the five-match Test series, further solidifying his status as a premier batter in world cricket.
