Indian senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja completed his 200th ODI scalp against Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. With this dismissal, Jadeja became the second Indian all-rounder after veteran Kapil Dev to scalp atleast 200 wickets and score 2,500 ODI runs. Meanwhile, team India are dominating their opponent Bangladesh in a dead-rubber on September 15 (Friday).
Jadeja become only the seventh Indian to complete 200 wickets in ODIs
Jadeja only behind Anil Kumble (337), Javagal Srinath (315), Ajit Agarkar (288), Zaheer Khan (282), Harbhajan Singh (269), and Kapil (253) in terms of ODI wickets. It must be mentioned that the Indian all-rounder is also the highest wicket-taker in the ODI Asia Cup among active cricketers. He is only behind Muthiah Muralidaran (30), Lasith Malinga (29), Ajantha Mendis (26), Saeed Ajmal (25), and Chaminda Vaas (23) on the overall list.
“We’re representing our country and we take pride in going out there and playing for our country. I’m working on my bowling. Whenever I step onto the field I look to bowl at the stumps and try and not give them room. I look at the field placements and keeping all that in mind, I bowl according to the batsman,” Jadeja said before India’s match against Bangladesh.
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Jadeja finished his spell against Bangladesh for 1/51 in his 10 overs quota. Speaking about his overall numbers in ODI cricket, the left-handed batter has amassed 2578 runs at an average of 32.23. He has 13 fifties to his name apart from 200 wickets in 181 matches. Jadeja is also expected to play a crucial role in India’s triumph in the upcoming 2023 World Cup.
