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Xtra Time Web Desk: Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant milestone by claiming his 300th Test wicket during the match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. He emulated cricket legends Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin, becoming the third Indian to reach this landmark. Jadeja secured the final wicket of the Bangladesh innings, dismissing Khaled Ahmed as the visitors were bundled out for 233 runs on Day 4.

With this achievement, Jadeja also became the fastest Asian and the second-fastest player overall to reach the elite double of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket, trailing only England's Ian Botham. His 300th wicket places him among the elite company of the seventh Indian bowler to achieve this feat.

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After rain washed out Day 2 and Day 3, both teams welcomed sunny conditions in Kanpur. Jasprit Bumrah provided India with an early breakthrough by dismissing Mushfiqur Rahim, while Mominul Haque continued to impress with his solid batting performance.

The day featured two stunning catches, with Rohit Sharma taking a spectacular grab to dismiss Litton Das and Mohammed Siraj following suit with a tough catch to send Shakib Al Hasan back to the pavilion.

Congratulations @imjadeja for completing 300 wickets in Test match cricket. Your discipline and consistency with the ball have been pivotal in India's dominant run in the longest format of the game! ????????#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/U8u9eeFuf0

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 30, 2024

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Mominul reached his century before lunch, but Bumrah quickly dismissed Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam, exposing the Bangladeshi tail. Siraj later took the wicket of Hasan Mahmud before Jadeja brought the innings to a close.

INDIANS WITH THE DOUBLE

1. Kapil Dev - 5248 runs and 434 wickets

2. R Ashwin - 3422 runs and 524 wickets

3. R Jadeja - 3122 runs and 300 wickets

FASTEST TO THE DOUBLE

Ian Botham - 72 matches

Ravindra Jadeja - 74 matches

Imran Khan - 75 matches

Kapil Dev - 83 matches

Richard Hadlee - 83 matches