IND vs BAN: Ravindra Jadeja Claps Back At Critics After Completing 300 Test Wickets
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja achieves 300 Test wickets, becoming the first Indian left-arm spinner to reach this milestone. Read about his journey and future significance for the Indian team.
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Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently celebrated a big achievement in the longest format of the game as he picked his 300th wicket. Ravindra Jadeja achieved this special milestone on September 30th, becoming only the seventh bowler to do so.
Ravindra Jadeja Achieves 300 Test Wickets
In the first innings of the ongoing second Test match in Kanpur, Jadeja got rid of Bangladesh’s Khaled Ahmed to reach the milestone of 300 Test wickets.
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As the first Indian left-arm spinner to reach 300 wickets, Jadeja has been an important member of the Indian team during Test cricket.
In Jadeja’s 74th Test match, he became the fourth-fastest Indian bowler to reach this impressive milestone.
Fastest Indian Bowlers to Reach 300 Test Wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 54 matches
- Anil Kumble – 66 matches
- Harbhajan Singh – 72 matches
- Current Bowler – 74 matches
Jadeja Reflects on His Journey
Meanwhile, following this historic achievement, Jadeja clapped back at the critics. He expressed that he is proud of himself because people always used to call him a white-ball specialist, and he is happy to improve his game. He said:
“It’s special (300 Test wickets). I’ve been playing Test cricket for 10 years, and I’ve finally reached this milestone. Feeling proud of myself. Always happy and excited whenever I wear the Indian jersey. As a youngster, I started in white ball cricket. Everyone used to say I’m a white-ball specialist.”
Furthermore, Jadeja mentioned that his hard work over the years has finally paid off. He also discussed his batting approach, saying he tries to read the situation and adjusts his approach to each ball. While talking about the game plan, he elaborated:
“Gradually, I improved my game, and it has paid off in the last few years. When I go for batting, I always look to give myself some time and understand the situation. I react to the ball and play my shots. We batted very well. Whatever we planned, we batted accordingly. Hopefully we get them out as early as possible.”
Later on, Jadeja took to his social media and shared a small note for his fans. The tweet read: “Thanks everyone for your wishes 👍 keep cheering 🙏 #Respect”
Check out his Tweet:
Thanks everyone for your wishes 👍 keep cheering 🙏 #Respect
— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) September 30, 2024
Ravindra Jadeja has also reached the impressive milestone of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket. He is now the second fastest to achieve this, following Ian Botham, who did it in 72 Tests. Currently, Jadeja has scored 3,130 runs at an average of 36.39, including four centuries and 21 fifties, and he has taken 300 wickets at an average of 24.
Ravindra Jadeja will be crucial for the Indian team in the upcoming Test season, which includes three matches against New Zealand and a five-match series in Australia. If India wants to win, they will need him to perform well.