Ravindra Jadeja On The Cusp Of History, Set To Overtake Kapil Dev In Elite List

27.07.2023 - 10:39 sports.ndtv.com

After dominating the proceedings in the two-match Test series, Team India are once again favourites going into the three-match ODI series, starting later on Thursday.

During their last ODI series against West Indies in the Caribbean Islands, the visitors had swept the series 3-0, despite the absence of some big names.

As the Rohit Sharma-led side gears up for the series, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja eyes a huge milestone. Jadeja is just four wickets away from becoming the leading wicket-taker in India vs West Indies ODIs.

He is currently joint-third in the list with Anil Kumble, having scalped 41 wickets in 29 matches. Kapil Dev is leading Indian wicket-taker with 43, while Windies great Courtney Walsh leads the pack with 44 wickets to his hame.

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