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Ravindra Jadeja first Indian to play 50 WTC matches
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian cricketer to appear in 50 World Test Championship matches. The 37-year-old from Jamnagar reached the milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka at…
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian cricketer to appear in 50 World Test Championship matches. The 37-year-old from Jamnagar reached the milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Sunday.
Jadeja has scored 2,632 runs and taken 607 wickets across his 50 WTC appearances. India, leading the two-match series 1-0, won the toss and elected to bat first. Off-spinner Saransh Jain made his debut, receiving his cap from Jadeja before play.
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Jadeja's 50 WTC matches underline his value as a rare triple-threat in Test cricket. Among active players, only Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Ben Stokes have played more WTC matches. India's next WTC cycle will include a home series against West Indies and away tours to Australia and England. Jadeja's fitness will be key to India's chances of reaching the 2027 final.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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