Introduction:
In a remarkable innings, Ravindra Jadeja has made a name for himself in the club of former captain Kapil Dev. As of now, India has scored 508 runs at the loss of 8 wickets, with Jadeja batting at 141 runs. With this century, Jadeja has completed 5000 runs in international cricket. He has now become the second Indian player to achieve 5000 runs and take more than 400 wickets in international cricket, after Kapil Dev.
Subheading 1: Ravindra Jadeja’s batting and bowling records
When it comes to Jadeja, he has scored 2300 runs in Test cricket for India (currently playing), 2411 runs in One Day Internationals, and 326 runs in T20 matches. On the bowling front, he has taken 232 wickets in Test matches, 188 wickets in ODIs, and 48 wickets in T20s.
Subheading 2: A glimpse into Kapil Dev’s career
Looking back at Kapil Dev’s career, during that time, T20 cricket did not exist. He scored 5248 runs in 131 Test matches and 3783 runs in 225 ODIs, along with 434 and 253 wickets respectively.
Subheading 3: Remembering Shane Warne’s praise for Jadeja
Shane Warne once called Jadeja a rockstar. Recently, Warne passed away at the age of 52. When Jadeja paid tribute to Warne through a tweet, Harsha Bhogle shared this story.
Famous cricket analyst and commentator Harsha Bhogle wrote, “He loved you, Jaddu. I remember that time in 2008 at the D Y Patil Stadium… He called you and said that this boy is a rockstar. We have discussed you many times. He really liked you and Yusuf Pathan.”
Conclusion:
Ravindra Jadeja’s outstanding performance in both batting and bowling has earned him a place among the greats of Indian cricket. With his recent achievement of completing 5000 runs and taking more than 400 wickets in international cricket, he has proved his worth and talent. Jadeja’s skills and contributions have been recognized by his peers, including the late Shane Warne, who praised him as a rockstar. As Jadeja continues to excel on the cricket field, he is carving his own legacy in the sport.
