Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev, R Ashwin In Elite Test Club with Show vs England

15.02.2024 - 17:05 sports.ndtv.com

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday showcased his prowess with the bat as he became the third Indian player to achieve over 3000 runs and more than 250 wickets in Tests.

Jadeja achieved the milestone during the third Test against England in Rajkot, where he notched up a crucial century to entertain the home crowd.

Former India captain Kapil Dev tops the elite list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 matches while star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has so far slammed 3,271 runs and taken 499 wickets in 98 matches.

Jadeja has scored 3003 runs and taken 280 wickets so far in 70 matches. During the match against England, Jadeja stitched a formidable partnership of 204 runs with captain Rohit Sharma firmly placing India in control on Day one of the third Test with 326/5 runs on board.

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