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Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Rivaba Jadeja reacts to Ravindra Jadeja's record-breaking milestone
Rivaba Jadeja (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: BJP MLA Rivaba Jadeja expressed immense pride as her husband, Indian cricket star Ravindra Jadeja , etched his name into the history books by becoming the longest-reigning No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket. Calling it a moment of great honour, she said the milestone was not just special for their family, but for every Indian cricket fan. 'It is a proud moment for the entire family and for Indian cricket fans,' Rivaba told reporters. 'India is making significant strides in sports. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the players and coaches of the Indian team. I hope our boys continue to perform well in the upcoming Test series against England.' Jadeja achieved this historic feat last Thursday, completing 1,151 days as the top-ranked Test all-rounder — the longest continuous reign in ICC history. He also earned a spot in the ICC Test Team of the Year for 2024, further solidifying his legacy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam) As per the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, Jadeja holds the top spot with 400 points, comfortably ahead of Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who sits second with 327 points. Jadeja's numbers speak for themselves: in 2024 alone, he has scored 527 runs at an average of 29.27 and taken 48 wickets at 24.29 apiece. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo His consistent performances with both bat and ball have made him one of the most indispensable players in India's red-ball setup. Poll How significant is Ravindra Jadeja's achievement as the longest-reigning No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket to you? Extremely significant Moderately significant Not very significant Not significant at all From his razor-sharp left-arm spin to his acrobatic fielding and dependable lower-order batting, Jadeja has become a complete package for Team India. Surpassing legends like Jacques Kallis and Kapil Dev in terms of longevity at the top, his rise has been nothing short of phenomenal — a true testament to his endurance, skill, and impact on the longest format of the game. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"It is a proud moment": Rivaba Jadeja on husband Ravindra Jadeja becoming longest-reigning No.1 test all-rounder
Jamnagar, (Gujarat) [India] May 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rivaba Jadeja expressed pride over her husband and Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja becoming the longest-reigning No.1 all-rounder in Test cricket, calling it a moment of great honour for the family and Indian cricket fans alike. She acknowledged India's progress in sports. She extends gratitude to the players and coaches of the Indian cricket team, expressing hopes for their continued success in the upcoming India vs England Test series. 'It is a proud moment for the whole family and Indian cricket is progressing in the field of sports...I thank the players, coaches of the Indian cricket our team continue to perform well in the upcoming India vs England Test series.' Rivaba Jadeja told reporters. Ravindra Jadeja reached a major milestone last Thursday, completing 1,151 days as the top-ranked Test all-rounder--the longest reign in ICC history for any all-rounder. He was also included in the ICC Test Team of the Year for 2024. In the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, Jadeja sits comfortably at the top with 400 points. He is ahead of second-ranked Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh with 327 points. Jadeja has made history by becoming the world's longest-serving No. 1 Test all-rounder. This historic feat is ahead of many legendary names as Jacques Kallis and Kapil Dev. Jadeja's consistent performances over the last few years have enabled him to achieve this milestone. He alone has scored 527 runs at an average of 29.27 in the year 2024 and has picked up 48 wickets at an average of 24.29. These statistics speak volumes about how valuable he is both with bat and ball. Jadeja's rise to dominance in Test cricket has been nothing short of remarkable. Known for his sharp left-arm spin, electric fielding, and increasingly reliable batting, he has become a pillar of India's red-ball setup. Staying at the top of the ICC all-rounder rankings for over three years speaks volumes for his match-winning impact. (ANI)
