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Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the verge of breaking Sunil Gavaskar's 49-year-old record to become the fastest Indian to reach 2000 Test runs. He needs just 97 runs in the upcoming Edgbaston Test against England to surpass Gavaskar, who achieved the milestone in 23 Tests. Jaiswal's recent century in Leeds has fueled anticipation for this historic feat.

In Birmingham, the Indian cricket team seeks comfort amidst a series loss, finding familiarity in the city's "desi" atmosphere. Despite a strong performance in the first Test, India faces pressure to regroup, with young players needing to step up. The team emphasises camaraderie and a positive dressing room environment to fuel their performance in the upcoming Birmingham Test.

Stuart Broad analyzed India's recent Test defeat. He thinks India's team selection was wrong. Broad suggested Kuldeep Yadav should have played. He also mentioned Arshdeep Singh could offer a different angle. Broad advised against panicking after one loss. India needs minor adjustments, not major changes. The second Test is scheduled for July 2 at Edgbaston.