In a surprising turn of events during the first inning of the Adelaide Test on December 6, Team India’s dynamic opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, was unable to maintain his impressive form. He faced the very first delivery of the match from renowned pacer Mitchell Starc and was dismissed without scoring, succumbing to a well-executed LBW (Leg Before Wicket) decision. This performance was particularly disappointing for Jaiswal, who had recently showcased his exceptional talent by scoring a magnificent 161 runs in Perth prior to this match.

This pivotal day-night Test match is a crucial component of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25). Unfortunately, Jaiswal’s dismissal on the very first ball has placed him in an unwanted historical list, joining the ranks of cricketing greats like Sunil Gavaskar. With this LBW dismissal, Yashasvi Jaiswal has become just the seventh player in cricket history to be dismissed on the first ball of a Test match, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the game.

Remarkably, the iconic Sunil Gavaskar was the first Indian batsman to endure such a fate, falling victim to the former England bowler Geoff Arnold in the Manchester Test back in 1974. This incident marked the beginning of a trend, as Gavaskar faced first-ball dismissals on two additional occasions throughout his illustrious career, a testament to the challenges even the greatest players encounter on the field.

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In a remarkable series of events, legendary West Indies pacer Malcolm Marshall handed Gavaskar another first-ball dismissal in Kolkata during the closing stages of 1983. Years later, in 1987, Imran Khan, the former captain of Pakistan and a pace bowling icon, also managed to claim Gavaskar’s wicket on the very first delivery of a Test match held in Jaipur, further solidifying Gavaskar’s place in this unique record.

List of Indian Batsmen Dismissed on the First Ball of a Test Match

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