Ravindra Jadeja overtakes Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma to become India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker in Tests | CricketNews

Ravindra Jadeja overtakes Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma to become India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker in Tests | CricketNews

NEW DELHI: Seasoned left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja on Friday emerged ahead of the iconic pace duo of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma to become India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.
On a dramatic opening day of the third Test against New Zealand in Mumbai, where momentum shifted frequently, Jadeja’s consistent performance stood out. He delivered a stellar five-wicket haul, conceding just 65 runs in his 22 overs, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 3.00.

Following his exceptional spell that left New Zealand’s batsmen baffled, Jadeja climbed the ranks, now boasting 314 wickets in the longest format. With 314 wickets so far, Jadeja is now behind Harbhajan Singh (417 wickets) in the all-time list
Most wickets by Indians in Tests

  • Anil Kumble – 619
  • Ravichandran Ashwin – 533*
  • Kapil Dev – 434
  • Harbhajan Singh – 417
  • Ravindra Jadeja – 314*
  • Ishant Sharma – 311
  • Zaheer Khan – 311

Prior to this match, both Zaheer and Ishant were ahead of him with 311 wickets each from their illustrious careers.
India’s legendary spinner Anil Kumble remains the all-time leading wicket-taker for the nation in Tests, with a remarkable tally of 619 wickets.
During the second session, Jadeja made a significant impact by dismissing Will Young, Tom Blundell, and Glenn Phillips, propelling him up the list of India’s highest wicket-takers.
He continued his impressive form by taking the wickets of Ish Sodhi and Matt Henry, ultimately achieving his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
Jadeja’s remarkable performance played a crucial role in disrupting New Zealand’s batting lineup, showcasing his skill and consistency as a leading spinner for the Indian team.