Ravindra Jadeja

2024 - 9 - 30

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Ravindra Jadeja joins the elite 300 Wickets, 3000 Runs club as the fastest Indian to achieve this incredible milestone! 🌟🏏

Ravindra Jadeja has done it again! In the world of cricket, where records are made to be broken, the Indian all-rounder recently celebrated a remarkable achievement—becoming the first Indian left-arm spinner to reach the illustrious milestone of 300 Test wickets and 3000 runs. This unique double has confirmed Jadeja's status not just as a remarkable bowler, but as an all-round cricketer capable of changing the tides of the game with both bat and ball. His relentless dedication and skill have set him apart, leaving fans and cricketing legends in awe.

Notably, Jadeja secured his 300th wicket in his 74th Test match, making him the second fastest player to hit this mark in the history of Test cricket. His astonishing success rate of 72.74% in Test wins—where a whopping 216 of his 299 wickets have been achieved during victories—solidifies his reputation as a match-winner. Former South African bowler Morne Morkel praised Jadeja as a "complete package," highlighting his all-round prowess that boasts not only bowling skills but also exceptional batting abilities.

In the grand arena of elite players, Jadeja has joined an exclusive club of just 11 cricketers who have managed to achieve the remarkable 300 wickets and 3000 runs benchmark in Test cricket. His outstanding performance during the series against Bangladesh, where he picked up five crucial wickets, further exemplifies his importance to the Indian squad. As the modern game increasingly demands versatility, Jadeja has proven that he can adapt and excel in every facet of the sport—making him a formidable force on the field.

The road to reaching these monumental achievements has been dotted with hard work and perseverance. Jadeja's feat also places him as the third left-arm spinner to join this revered 300-wicket club, joining the likes of iconic bowlers from around the world. Fun Fact: Did you know that even though he’s known for his spin, Jadeja is also one of the finest fielders in cricket? His quick reflexes on the field save many runs, making him a true asset for the team. Jadeja’s extraordinary career continues to blossom, and fans eagerly await to see what more this left-arm sensation has in store!

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The understated greatness of Ravindra Jadeja (Hindustan Times)

Ravindra Jadeja celebrates a unique double of 300 Test wickets and 3000 runs, becoming the first Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this milestone.

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Ravindra Jadeja becomes second fastest to the 300 Wickets/3000 ... (The Indian Express)

216 of Jadeja's 299 scalps had come in Test wins and the 72.74 % success rate is the highest among all spinners in cricket history.

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India vs Bangladesh: Ravindra Jadeja becomes second quickest to ... (The Hindu)

Ravindra Jadeja joins elite Indian bowlers with 300 Test wickets, achieving milestone in 74th match.

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Morne Morkel hails 'complete package' Ravindra Jadeja as he ... (India Today)

Morne Morkel hailed Ravindra Jadeja as a complete package for his all-round skills in the red-ball format. Jadeja comepleted the 300 Test wickets milestone ...

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Stats - Jadeja the third left-arm spinner to join 300-wicket club (ESPNcricinfo.com)

India allrounder is one of 11 players with the double of scoring 3000 runs and taking 300 wickets.

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IND vs BAN: Ravindra Jadeja picks 300th Test wicket, joins elusive list (Business Standard)

Jadeja is now only the third Indian player to achieve both 300 wickets and 3000 runs in Test cricket. Having picked 5 wickets during the 1st Test against ...

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Ravindra Jadeja Rewrites Record Books, Beats R Ashwin, Kapil ... (NDTVSports.com)

Ravindra Jadeja is the fastest Indian to score 3000 runs and claim 300 wickets in Test cricket, beating R Ashwin and Kapil Dev.

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IND vs BAN - R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja make you work hard ... (India Today)

IND vs BAN, 2nd Test: Bowling coach Morne Morkel said that Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin can be dangerous customers to deal with and can be tough to score ...

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Ravindra Jadeja leaves behind Kapil Dev, Ashwin; shatters Imran ... (Hindustan Times)

Not only did he reach the milestone of 300 wickets in Monday, but also shattered former Pakistan captain Imran Khan's record of a grand Test double.

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India vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test: Ravindra Jadeja picks 300 Test ... (Sportstar)

Ravindra Jadeja became just the seventh Indian to achieve the feat of picking 300 Test wickets during Day 4 of the second Test between India and Bangladesh ...

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Ravindra Jadeja creates history, surpasses Pakistan's Imran Khan to... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Ravindra Jadeja made history by surpassing Imran Khan's record during the second Test against Bangladesh. Jadeja joined the 300-wicket club ...

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