Mohammad Kaif reveals who can break Virender Sehwag’s triple-century record in Test cricket

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When it comes to audacious stroke play and record-breaking innings, few names in world cricket shine as brightly as Virender Sehwag. The former Indian opener redefined Test batting with his fearless approach and ability to dominate even the best bowling attacks. Sehwag remains the only Indian batter to have scored two triple centuries in Test cricket — 309 against Pakistan in Multan (2004) and 319 against South Africa in Chennai (2008).

Despite the rise of many modern greats like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara, Sehwag’s monumental record has remained untouched for over 15 years. His explosive batting combined with a remarkable strike rate in the longest format made him a rare phenomenon — someone who could turn the game in a single session. Since his retirement, no Indian cricketer has managed to breach the 300-run mark in Tests, a testament to the magnitude of his achievement.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has now voiced his belief that Yashasvi Jaiswal could be the one to finally surpass Sehwag’s triple-century record. Kaif, who shared the dressing room with Sehwag during India’s golden era, lauded Jaiswal’s composure, temperament, and hunger for big scores.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kaif wrote, “Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batsman with the patience to score big hundreds and set new marks. In his first 26 matches, his numbers are as good as Sachin and Virat. Scoring at high strike rate, his hundreds mostly put India on path to victory. Sehwag ka 300 wala record, Jaiswal hi todega.”

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a batsman with the patience to score big hundreds and set new marks. In his first 26 matches, his numbers are as good as Sachin and Virat. Scoring at high strike rate, his hundreds mostly put India on path to victory. Sehwag ka 300 wala record, Jaiswal hi…

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) October 11, 2025

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Kaif’s words reflect the growing admiration for Jaiswal’s maturity at a young age. The left-handed opener has already showcased the rare combination of aggression and patience, reminiscent of Sehwag’s peak years. What makes Jaiswal stand out is his ability to accelerate the scoring rate without compromising his concentration or technique.

In the ongoing second Test against West Indies, Jaiswal once again demonstrated his exceptional batting prowess. Opening the innings for India, he crafted a brilliant 175-run knock filled with elegant drives, crisp pulls, and calculated aggression. His innings set the tone for India’s dominant first-innings total and reaffirmed his ability to play long, match-defining innings.

Jaiswal’s innings against the Caribbean side wasn’t just about runs — it was about control and temperament. He batted for hours, countering the bowlers with discipline, rotating strike efficiently, and attacking loose deliveries with precision. This ability to build massive innings while maintaining a solid strike rate has drawn inevitable comparisons to Sehwag.

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