Ravindra Jadeja Achieves Milestone in Kanpur Test
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja of the Indian team achieved a big record in the Kanpur Test match. He reached 300 wickets in Test cricket by taking one wicket in the match played at Green Park. He is the seventh and first left-arm spinner of India to achieve such a feat. Not only this, he has also achieved the feat of 300 wickets and 3000 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja Joins Elite Club with 300 Wickets and 3122 Runs
Ravindra Jadeja reached 300 wickets in his 74th Test match. He has a record of 3122 runs in batting. The record for the fastest to 300 wickets and 3000 runs in Tests is held by England’s legendary cricketer Ian Botham. He had 305 wickets and 4153 runs in 72 matches. Jaddu has surpassed Imran Khan, Kapil Dev, and Richard Headley in terms of these records.
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Players with 300 Wickets and 3000 Runs in Tests
Player |
Wickets |
Runs |
Matches |
Ian Botham |
305 |
4153 |
72 |
Imran Khan |
341 |
3000 |
75 |
Kapil Dev |
300 |
3486 |
83 |
Richard Hadlee |
415 |
3017 |
83 |
Shaun Pollock |
353 |
3000 |
87 |
R. Ashwin |
449 |
3043 |
88 |
Daniel Vettori |
303 |
3492 |
94 |
Chaminda Vaas |
351 |
3050 |
108 |
Stuart Broad |
427 |
3008 |
121 |
Shane Warne |
694 |
3018 |
142 |
Ravindra Jadeja |
300 |
3122 |
74 |
Ravindra Jadeja’s achievement reinforces his status as one of the best all-rounders in cricket history.