Ravindra Jadeja, IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Team India, which lost the series after losing two consecutive Test matches against New Zealand in Bengaluru and Pune, likely to make some changes in the third Test match. It is being told that in this match, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can be rested and in his place, Akshar Patel can be given a chance in the playing XI.
What Media reports Suggest?
According to media reports, Ravindra Jadeja can be rested due to workload management. He has played both Test matches in this Test series after the 2-match Test series against Bangladesh. Now in view of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he can be considered for rest. Although no official information has been received from the BCCI regarding this, there are reports of giving him rest in media reports. But if Jadeja get on the field in the 3rd Test match, he can make a record of all time it Test cricket.
Most Test wickets by Indian bowlers
In terms of taking the most wickets in Tests, Jadeja is only three wickets away from overtaking former Indian pace bowler Zaheer Khan. Zaheer Khan has taken 311 wickets in the longest format of the game, he currently has 309 wickets in his name. Ishant Sharma has also taken 311 wickets in Tests. If Jadeja able to take more three wickets, then he will overtake Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan together. By doing so, Jadeja will become the fifth bowler in India to take the most wickets in the history of Indian Test cricket.
Anil Kumble is currently the highest wicket-taker in Tests for India in Test cricket. Kumble has taken all over 619 wickets in Tests. Ashwin is at number two, who has taken 533 wickets during his career. After Ashwin, legendary Kapil Dev is at number three. The former Indian captain took 434 wickets in his Test career. After this comes Harbhajan Singh’s number. Bhajji has taken 417 wickets in his Test career.