NEW DELHI: Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja marked a significant milestone in his cricketing career as he completed 15 years in international cricket on Thursday.
Taking to his official social media account, Jadeja expressed gratitude for every moment he has experienced during this remarkable journey.
"15 years of living my dream - grateful for every moment," Jadeja wrote on his social media platform while sharing a few pictures of his journey.
How it all started
Jadeja's journey in international cricket began on February 8, 2009, with his debut in the ODI format against Sri Lanka.
Since then, he has been a stalwart for the Indian cricket team, showcasing his prowess both with the bat and ball.
ODI Stats: In 197 matches, Jadeja has accumulated 2756 runs at an average of 32.42 and has also claimed 220 wickets.
Jadeja in T20Is
The versatile cricketer also made his mark in the shortest format of the game, debuting in T20Is on February 10, 2009, again against Sri Lanka.
With 66 T20I appearances to his name, Jadeja has contributed 480 runs at an average of 22.86, while also bagging 53 wickets.
The longest format
Jadeja's Test debut came in 2018 against England, where he has since become an integral part of India's Test squad.
With 101 innings under his belt, Jadeja has scored 2893 runs at an impressive average of 36.16, in addition to claiming 280 wickets.
Jadeja's best Test knock
Notably, Jadeja boasts three centuries in Test cricket, with his highest score of 175* achieved against Sri Lanka in 2022. His remarkable knock came off just 228 balls, featuring 17 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Injury break
However, Jadeja is currently recuperating from a hamstring injury sustained during the first Test match against England.
Despite his stellar performance in the match, where he scored 89 runs, India suffered a narrow defeat by 28 runs.
As Jadeja continues his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), fans eagerly anticipate his return to the field, knowing that his invaluable contributions will continue to enrich Indian cricket for years to come.
(With inputs from ANI)
