Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja etched his name in cricket history during the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur, achieving a major milestone that placed him in an elite group. Jadeja not only reached 300 Test wickets but also broke former Pakistan captain Imran Khan’s long-standing record for the fastest Asian player to complete the double of 3000 Test runs and 300 wickets.
On a memorable fourth day for India, Jadeja claimed a wicket during Bangladesh’s first innings, removing Khaled Ahmed for a four-ball duck in the 75th over. In his spell, he conceded 28 runs from 9.2 overs. This solitary wicket propelled him to the prestigious 300-wicket mark in Test cricket. The 35-year-old is now the second-fastest Indian to achieve this feat, behind only Ravichandran Ashwin. Jadeja achieved the milestone in 17,428 balls, while Ashwin accomplished it in 15,636.
What makes Jadeja’s achievement even more remarkable is that he became the fastest Asian cricketer to complete the Test double of 3000 runs and 300 wickets. He surpassed legends like Imran Khan, who reached this double in 75 Tests, Kapil Dev, who did so in 83, and Ashwin, who took 88 matches to achieve the feat. Overall, Jadeja is now the second-fastest player worldwide to reach this double, behind only England’s Ian Botham, who did so in 72 Tests.
In a day dominated by India’s aggressive batting in Kanpur, Jadeja’s milestone stood out as one of the highlights. The Indian team had declared their innings with a 52-run lead over Bangladesh, and as the match progressed, India’s bowlers, led by Ashwin, tried to push for a win despite significant delays caused by rain on earlier days.
Ashwin’s brilliant spell near the end of Day 4, where he took two key wickets, kept India’s hopes alive for a result on Day 5. Despite the rain disruptions, the fourth day saw high-octane action, with 18 wickets falling and a total of 437 runs being scored.
As India moves forward, Jadeja’s incredible achievement adds another chapter to his illustrious career, placing him among the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game.
