Ravindra Jadeja’s Milestone: 500 First-Class Wickets and 200 at Home
Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round brilliance was on display as he reached a significant milestone during the third Test. By dismissing Ben Stokes, Jadeja not only broke a crucial partnership but also surpassed the 500-wicket mark in first-class cricket. This wicket was also his 200th at home, highlighting his exceptional contribution to Indian cricket. The left-arm spinner now stands as the fifth Indian bowler to achieve this feat, joining the elite company of Anil Kumble, R Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, and Kapil Dev.
Devdutt Padikkal Steps In as Ashwin Withdraws: Duckett’s Record-Breaking Knock
In an unexpected turn of events, R Ashwin had to withdraw from the third Test due to family reasons, leading to the inclusion of Devdutt Padikkal as a substitute player. Meanwhile, Ben Duckett’s aggressive innings of 153 runs in 151 balls posed a significant challenge for India. Duckett’s extraordinary knock made him the sixth England opener to score 150 or more runs in Tests in India. The historical context adds to the pressure, as England has won four out of the previous five matches when their opener achieved this milestone. With the match delicately poised, the absence of Ashwin and the inclusion of Padikkal add an intriguing layer to the unfolding drama on the cricket field.
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After getting the big wicket of Ben Duckett, the Indian bowlers did not allow the England batsmen to stay on the pitch for long. Kuldeep Yadav took two important wickets. Then Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, And Mohammad Siraj got success. With the wicket of Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja Crossed the 500-wicket mark in first-class cricket and this was his 200th wicket at home. The first session of the third day of the third Test was dominated by the Indian bowlers. England’s Ben Duckett (Ben Duckett) increased India’s tension with an aggressive innings of 153 runs. But, Kuldeep Yadav pulled him into the spin net and got the wicket smartly. Before that, Kuldeep took the wicket of Jonny Bairstow (0) and Jasprit Bumrah took the wicket of Joe Root (18). Chasing 445 runs, half of the England team returned to the tent in 260 runs. R Ashwin had to withdraw suddenly from the third Test due to family reasons. Devdutt Padikkal is playing in the team as a substitute player. Ben Duckett scored a record knock of 153 runs in 151 balls with 23 fours and 2 sixes. Ducket was caught off the bowling of Kuldeep.
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