The Asia Cup 2023 is going on, and it is becoming successful for the Indian team. Moreover, on Tuesday, another player made history. One of the most incredible players of the Indian team got the crown of “Sir” before his name, and he became the most successful bowler for India in Asia Cup history. Sir Ravindra Jadeja is the name, and in this blog, we are going to see his journey.
Asia Cup 2023: A Great Achievement
On Tuesday, India played the Super Stage Four match against Sri Lanka. Moreover, in this match, Ravindra Jadeja took 2 wickets and became the leading Indian wicket-taker bowler in the Asia Cup 2023. Earlier, all-rounder Irfan Pathan held this record. Irfan Pathan has this record with 22 wickets in 12 innings. However, Ravindra Jadeja surpassed this in 24 matches and took 24 wickets.
Furthermore, Kuldeep Yadhav is also in the race. He has 19 wickets in nine innings. In the overall Asia countries ranking, Jadeja is on the fifth spot. Sri Lankan legend bowler Muthiah Murlidharan is on the first spot.
Jadeja’s Asia Cup Journey
Ravindra Jadeja has been a consistent presence in the Asia Cup since 2010. In his debut Asia Cup appearance in 2010, he made an impact with the ball, taking two wickets during the tournament. Two years later, in the 2012 Asia Cup, he contributed with one wicket to his name. However, it was in the 2014 Asia Cup that Jadeja truly shone, delivering an incredible performance by taking nine wickets, showcasing his growing prowess as a bowler. In the 2016 Asia Cup, he continued to make valuable contributions, securing four wickets. In the 2018 Asia Cup, he claimed three wickets, and established himself as a strong left arm spinner on whom the team can trust any time.
Irfan Pathan, Lead Wicket Taker
Irfan Pathan was another great Indian player who did well in the Asia Cup. He took 22 wickets in 12 matches. He was known for his skillful bowling and for getting important wickets. But now Jadeja has overtaken him and is the top Indian bowler in Asia Cup history.
Jadeja’s International Cricket Journey Timeline Since His Debut
Ravindra Jadeja started playing international cricket for the Indian team in 2009. However, since then, his journey has been filled with so many achievements and lots of ups and downs. Below, you will get a chronological overview of this journey.
2009
Ravindra Jadeja made his international debut for the Indian cricket team on February 8, 2009, in an One Day International (ODI) against Sri Lanka.
In his very first match, he showcased his all-round abilities by scoring 60 runs and taking two wickets.
2010-2012
Jadeja established himself as a regular member of the ODI squad during this period.
He continued to contribute with both bat and ball, becoming known for his effective left-arm spin bowling and lower-order batting.
2013
In the ICC Champions Trophy held in England, Jadeja played a vital role in India’s triumph. He was the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, taking 12 wickets in just five matches.
He also played a significant role in India’s Test series win against Australia, taking crucial wickets and showcasing his skills as a Test bowler.
2014-2015
Jadeja’s consistent performances earned him a place in both the ODI and Test formats.
He recorded his first Test half-century in 2014 against England.
2016-2017
During this period, Jadeja established himself as one of India’s premier spin bowlers in Test cricket.
He achieved the milestone of being the world’s top-ranked Test bowler.
2018-2019
Jadeja continued to be a valuable asset in Test cricket, delivering match-winning performances with both bat and ball.
He reached the milestone of 200 Test wickets in 2019, highlighting his effectiveness in the longest format of the game.
2022
In March 2022, Jadeja broke a significant record by scoring 175 runs against Sri Lanka in a Test match, setting a new mark for the most runs scored by a batter batting at number 7 or lower in a Test match.
2023
And in 2023, the leading wicket-taker in the Asia Cup.
