India suffered a 22-run defeat against England in the third match of the five-match Test series played at the historic Lord's ground. England has taken a crucial 2-1 lead in the series.
Sports News: Indian cricket team's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has once again proved why he is considered among the best all-rounders of the current era. Although India lost the Lord's Test against England by 22 runs, Jadeja achieved a record in this match that very few players in history have.
Jadeja's Fighting Half-Century in the Lord's Test
In the third match of the five-match Test series played at the historic Lord's ground, India was given a target of 193 runs to win. However, in front of the brilliant bowling of England's Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, and Brydon Carse, the Indian batsmen kept returning to the pavilion one by one. India's second innings was bundled out for a mere 170 runs.
In such difficult circumstances, Ravindra Jadeja remained at one end. He played a fighting innings of 61 runs not out, but due to the lack of support from any other batsman, Team India missed out on the victory. With this defeat, England also gained a 2-1 lead in the series.
Jadeja Creates History in International Cricket, Becomes the Fourth Player
During his fighting innings of 61 runs in the Lord's Test, Ravindra Jadeja achieved a brilliant milestone. He completed 7000 runs in international cricket. With this, he has become the fourth player in the world and only the second from India to complete the double of 7000+ runs and 600+ wickets in international cricket.
- Shakib Al Hasan - 14730 runs and 712 wickets
- Kapil Dev - 9031 runs and 687 wickets
- Shaun Pollock - 7386 runs and 829 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja - 7018 runs and 611 wickets
Jadeja's Career Performance So Far (Till 2025)
Test Cricket
- Matches: 83
- Runs: 3697
- Average: 36.97
- Wickets: 326
One Day Cricket
- Runs: 2806
- Wickets: 231
- T20 International
- Runs: 515
- Wickets: 54
Total (International Cricket)
- Runs: 7018
- Wickets: 611
Jadeja Always Fought 'Tooth and Nail' for Team India
Ravindra Jadeja's career is an example of how a player can stand for the team in every difficult situation through his game. Whether with the bat or the ball, Jadeja has always appeared in the role of a match-winner for Team India in every format. His fielding is still considered the best in the world.
In the Lord's Test too, he not only fought with the bat but also contributed significantly with the ball throughout the match. Although Team India missed out on the victory this time, Jadeja's achievement is the result of his hard work and consistency.
