Indian National Cricket Team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he has completed 300 wickets for the team in Test cricket. He said he was proud of himself because people always called him a white ball specialist and he was happy to improve his game.
Ravindra Jadeja scored a big hit in Test cricket on Monday (September 30). The all-rounder completed his 300 wickets in the longest format of the game Indian National Cricket TeamHe became the 7th bowler from the team to complete this feat.
Ravindra Jadeja achieved this feat by dismissing Bangladesh bowler Khalid Ahmed in the 10th over of the first innings of the ongoing second Test against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. match between teams It continues at Green Park in Kanpur.
Jadeja, the biggest match-winner for India in Test cricket, also became the first left-arm spinner from India to achieve the feat. In his 74th Test match, he became the fourth fastest Indian to reach 300 wickets, joining Ravichandran Ashwin (54 matches). Anil Kumble (66 matches) and Harbhajan Singh (72 matches).
Jadeja said he started his career as a white ball cricketer and is proud of scoring 300 wickets. Speaking to broadcasters after the end of Day 4, he explained:
“It’s special (300 Test wickets). I’ve been playing Test cricket for 10 years and I’ve finally reached this milestone. I’m proud of myself. I’m always happy and excited when I wear the Indian jersey. At a young age, I started in white-ball cricket and everyone said I I am a white ball expert.”
I always try to take time for myself and understand the situation – Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja noted that his hard work over the years has paid off. He also talked about his shot and said that he tries to understand the situation and reacts accordingly to the ball. Speaking about the game plan, he elaborated:
“I’ve gradually improved my game and it’s paid off in the last couple of years. When I go to bat, I always try to give myself some time and understand the situation. I react to the ball and play my shots. We batted. It’s good that whatever we planned, we we fought accordingly.
Not only this, Ravindra Jadeja also completed the double of 3000 runs and 300 wickets. He became the second fastest behind Ian Botham’s feat in 72 Tests. In total, the all-rounder has 3130 Test runs at 36.39 with four hundreds and 21 half-centuries. He averaged 300 wickets at 24.
Jadeja will be extremely important for the Indian team going into the Test season. They will play New Zealand in three Tests followed by five matches series In Australia and if the team is to fancy their chances of winning, they need an all-rounder to fire.
