Last Updated: March 17, 2024, 12:38 IST
Ravindra Jadeja. (Screengrab)
Chennai Super Kings have shared a video of their star allrounder Ravindra Jadeja cheering for Ravichandran Ashwin as he wished his India teammate for taking 500 Test wickets and finishing 100 Tests.
Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja has entered the T20 mode for the IPL 2024 having linked up along with his franchise Chennai Super Kings for a pre-season camp. Jadeja not too long ago performed an vital function in India’s 4-1 thrashing of England in a five-match Test collection at dwelling.
Jadeja has fashioned a successfull partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin in India colors with the the spin duo making life troublesome for the visiting groups. The pair took a mixed 45 wickets between them throughout the England Tests with Ashwin ending because the main wicket-taker of the collection.
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Weeks after teaming up for India’s dominant present, the 2 now discover themselves in opposing camps with Jadeja set to characterize defending champions CSK whereas Ashwin Rajasthan Royals over the subsequent month within the IPL 2024.
Days earlier than the season opener between CSK and Royal Challengers Bangalore, the title holders have shared a clip of Jadeja cheering for his India teammate Ashwin after the offspinner achieved two milestones throughout the England collection.
Ashwin turned the second Indian bowler after the legendary Anil Kumble to take 500 or extra wickets in Test cricket earlier than finishing a century of Tests later within the collection.
“Hi Ash Anna! Congratulations on your 100 Test matches and 500 Test wickets,” Jadeja mentioned within the clip shared by CSK on their official Instagram deal with. “I am very happy for you. Your contribution to the Indian cricket team has been amazing. I wish you continue taking lots of wickets and also sharing your mastermind with me so that I can also keep taking wickets and become a great legend like you.”
Ashwin was not too long ago felicitated by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) for his feats throughout the England Test collection.
India head coach Rahul Dravid was current on the occasion and praised Ashwin for inspiring a whole era of younger spinnrs.
“I hope he is not finished. He has moved the craft of spin bowling through his hard work, dedication and innovation. That’s a great legacy to have. Fantastic! Well done and inspired a whole generation of young spinners,” mentioned Dravid.
“He always has the desire to contribute to the team’s success. Have really enjoyed my time with him The good thing about him is that he challenges you, and as a coach, you want that. Looking forward to more such memories with him. He is one of a kind,” he added.
