Ravindra Jadeja becomes first Indian left-arm bowler to pick 350 wickets in Test cricket
Jadeja achieved the feat on Day 3 of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium when he removed bowling all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha in the third session of the moving day.
During the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium, Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone in Test cricket history. At 37 years old, Jadeja became the first Indian left-arm bowler to take 350 wickets in the longest format of the game. He accomplished this feat on Day 3 of the match, dismissing Sri Lankan all-rounder Keshara Nuwantha in the third session.
Jadeja's catch, assisted by Shubman Gill, came after Nuwantha attempted a hit towards covers but ended up hitting the ball towards silly point. This landmark achievement solidified Jadeja's position as the fifth Indian bowler to reach the 350-wicket mark, with former fast-bowler Zaheer Khan being the closest competitor with 311 wickets.
Additionally, Jadeja now joins a select group of players who have achieved the remarkable double of scoring over 4000 Test runs and taking 350+ wickets in Test cricket. Only Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori have accomplished this feat before him.
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