Jadeja: India's Spin Wizard Joins Elite 300-3000 Club

Milestone Achievement: 300 Test Wickets and 3000 Runs

• Ravindra Jadeja reached the 300 Test wickets milestone in the India vs Bangladesh Test at Kanpur
• Became the first Indian left-arm spinner to achieve this feat
• Seventh Indian cricketer to reach 300 Test wickets
• Joins the elite "300 wickets and 3000 runs" club in Test cricket
• Only the third Indian to achieve this double after Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin
• Second-fastest globally to reach this milestone (74 Tests), behind Ian Botham (72 Tests)
• Fourth quickest Indian bowler to 300 Test wickets after Ashwin, Kumble, and Harbhajan

Jadeja's Unique Allround Prowess

• Initially viewed as a white-ball specialist, Jadeja transformed into a Test cricket stalwart
• Debuted in 2012 after scoring three consecutive Ranji Trophy hundreds
• Exceptional bowling average of 24.00 in Tests, second-best among Indian bowlers with 200+ wickets
• Vital contributions with the bat, including a crucial century partnership with Rishabh Pant in Birmingham
• Ashwin praises Jadeja's batting, highlighting the calm he brings to the dressing room
• Outstanding fielding skills complement his batting and bowling abilities
• 76% win percentage in home Tests featuring Jadeja

Journey to Test Cricket Dominance

• Overcame the challenge of being typecast as a white-ball cricketer
• Maintained relevance during the rise of wrist spin in Indian cricket
• Excelled without frequent five-wicket hauls, relying on control and economy
• Third-best bowling average (20.77) in home Tests among bowlers with 200+ wickets
• Formed a formidable partnership with Ashwin, dominating home Test matches
• Adapted to various roles, including being the sole spin option in overseas conditions
• Consistent performer across formats: 300 wickets and 3122 runs in Tests, 220 wickets and 2756 runs in ODIs