Ravindra Jadeja breaks into top 3 in elite list, overtakes Harbhajan Singh with crucial West Indies wicket | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja struck to hand India the first breakthrough on Day 4, with the wicket of John Campbell (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his glittering career as he overtook Harbhajan Singh to become Indiaâ€s third-highest wicket-taker in international cricket at home across formats. The left-arm spinner achieved the feat during the second Test against the West Indies, when he dismissed John Campbell for 115.

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The moment came in the 63rd over of the West Indies’ innings. Jadeja struck to remove John Campbell, trapping him leg-before wicket. The Indian fielders immediately went up in a confident appeal as Jadeja celebrated, but umpire Paul Reiffel took a moment before raising his finger. Campbell decided to review the decision, yet the replays confirmed Jadejaâ€s success and ball-tracking showed all three reds, sealing the dismissal.The dismissal ended a strong 177-run partnership between Campbell and Shai Hope, both of whom had scored centuries to help the visitors post 293 for 4 at the end of 89 overs, leading India by 23 runs. The wicket carried special significance for Jadeja. With it, he moved past Harbhajan Singhâ€s tally of 376 wickets at home, taking his total to 377 and joining the elite company of Anil Kumble (476) and Ravichandran Ashwin (475) at the top of the list.

Most wickets for India at home in international cricket

1. 476 – Anil Kumble
2. 475 – Ravichandran Ashwin
3. 377* – Ravindra Jadeja
4. 376 – Harbhajan Singh

Jadejaâ€s recent form has been exceptional, especially in the longer format. He was one of Indiaâ€s standout performers in the England Test series, contributing with both bat and ball. He also scored a century in the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad.

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Jadejaâ€s rise into Indiaâ€s top three wicket-takers at home is only fitting given that he is one of India’s trusted spinners and has been so over the years.

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