Ravindra Jadeja becomes First player in 147 years of Test Cricket to achieve Unique Landmark

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It was another frustrating day in the 2nd Test between India and Bangladesh as the play of Day 2 got completely washed away due to incessant rain in Kanpur.

Amid the gloomy sky and the continuous drizzle in Uttar Pradesh city, there is a piece of stat that may broaden the smile of the fans, and it involves Ravindra Jadeja.

Ravindra Jadeja boasts Unique Record - Only player to do so in Test Cricket History

Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian all-rounder, has achieved a monumental record in Test cricket, a feat unparalleled in Test cricket's 147-year history. Jadeja has amassed over 2,000 runs and taken more than 200 wickets in matches that India has won, showcasing his immense contribution to the team's success.

This milestone was reached during India's Test match against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, marking Jadeja as the first and only player to achieve such a record. Ravichandran Ashwin is close behind and sitting in 2nd place with 1,943 runs and 369 wickets in victories, positioning him as a potential candidate to match Jadeja's record in coming matches.

He is on the verge of joining an exclusive group of cricketers who have accomplished the grand double of securing 300 wickets and scoring 3,000 runs in Test cricket. With his current tally standing at 299 wickets and 3,122 runs, Jadeja's entry into this elite club is imminent, positioning him among the legends of the game. The left-arm spinner requires only a solitary wicket to achieve the monumental mark, but only if the weather permits him.

Only Ravichandran Ashwin and Kapil Dev have the record among the Indians, whereas the likes of Garfield Sobers, Jack Kallis are among the other names associated with this illustrious record.

His notable performance in the first Test match against Bangladesh is vivid in memory, where he partnered with Ashwin to lead a remarkable recovery for India. It is to be seen how long the weather takes to clear so that the match can resume.

India, currently sitting on top of the WTC table, will mind if rain washes out the match as that would mean no full points for them.