Ravindra Jadeja creates history, surpasses legends to become world's...
Ravindra Jadeja has etched his name in cricket history following the recent release of the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.
Recently selected in the ICC Test Team of 2024, Ravindra Jadeja has achieved an extraordinary milestone by maintaining the top spot as the leading Test all-rounder for the longest uninterrupted period in history. He has dominated the No. 1 ranking for a remarkable 1,151 straight days and the streak continues.
In the previous season, Ravindra Jadeja delivered an outstanding all-round display, amassing 527 runs at an average of 29.27 and claiming 48 wickets with a remarkable bowling average of 24.29.
Ravindra Jadeja's dominance at the summit sets a new global benchmark, eclipsing the reigns of legendary all-rounders such as Jacques Kallis, Kapil Dev, and Imran Khan—players who once epitomized excellence in Test cricket. Before Jadeja claimed the top spot in March 2022, former West Indies skipper Jason Holder held the No. 1 all-rounder ranking.
Ravindra Jadeja (India) – 400 points, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) – 327 points, Marco Jansen (South Africa) – 294 points, Pat Cummins (Australia) – 271 points, Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) – 253 points, Jason Holder (West Indies) – 249 points, Joe Root (England) – 247 points, Gus Atkinson (England) – 240 points, Ben Stokes (England) – 235 points, Chris Woakes (England) – 225 points.
Accumulating 400 rating points, Ravindra Jadeja currently leads the ICC Test all-rounder rankings. This recent milestone further cements his place among the elite players of the modern era and adds another highlight to his distinguished career. Despite being 36, Jadeja continues to excel, showcasing how his conditioning and talent have enabled him to sustain top-level performances throughout his career.
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