Ravindra jadeja Long the heartbeat of India’s Test side – he was a cricketer who single-handedly transformed from a promising left-armer into one of the most complete bowlers of the modern era. Be it with bat, ball or in the field, Jadeja’s presence has consistently shaped matches consistently, making him indispensable to India’s red-ball plans. On day 2 of the first test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, this mirage got even stronger.
Ravindra Jadeja equals Kapil Dev’s Iconic record
Cadeja came up with a delivery through the covers to cross the 4000 mark in test cricket. In doing so, it became only the second Indian – after iCodion Kapil dev – Remarkable double registration of 4000 test runs and 300 plus wakets. It’s a milestone that not only reflects Cadeja’s consistency but also highlights his standing among Cricket’s elite.
Cadeja now joins Kapil in the rare club, showing how impressive he has been in both disciplines over the years. Kapil finished with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets, while Cadeja had 338 wickets and counting, a testament to his longevity and ability to win matches.
Jadeja became the fourth player in the history of test cricket to achieve a special double
The achievement becomes even more extraordinary when placed in a global context. Jadeja is now the fourth cricketer in Test history to complete 4000 runs and 300 wickets – a list that includes:
- Kapil Dev (India): 5,248 Runs & 434 Wickets
- Ian Botham (England): 5,200 runs & 383 wickets
- Daniel Vettori (New Zealand): 4,531 Runs & 362 Wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja (India): 4,000+ runs and 338 WICKETS *
Jadeja reached the milestone in just his 88th Test, making him the second fastest among the four. Alone Ian Hamham He achieved twice as fast in 72 matches. This only highlights how quickly Jadeja has risen, especially since his early years were dominated by bowling.
Day 2 Battles in the Gardens makes the test subtle
The milestone came at a tense time in the game for India. After bowling South Africa out for 159 on Day 1, India took complete control but ended up with a narrow 30-run lead managing 189 in their first innings.
Kl rahul‘s battle 39, from a breezy 27 Rishabh pantsand Jadeja’s valuable contribution stopped the innings but South Africa Simon’s appearance It proved a major spoiler ending with an excellent 4/30. The Eden pitch has already shown signs of a changing bounce and remarkable turnaround – conditions set for those who are suited for Cadeja’s skills, turning into decisive stages.
