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India vs Sri Lanka, Ravindra Jadeja: The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on August 15th. The first match of the series will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, Team India will play its 600th Test match in this match. In this historic match, Indian star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will have the opportunity to create history in Test cricket. Taking just two wickets in the Galle Test will mark a major achievement and join the elite club of former Indian captain Kapil Dev.

Jadeja just two wickets away from completing 350 wickets in Tests

37-year-old Ravindra Jadeja is considered one of the world’s finest all-rounders and has been a key player for Team India for nearly a decade. Now, he is on the verge of achieving another major milestone in his illustrious career. Jadeja is just two wickets away from reaching 350 wickets in Test cricket. He has taken 348 wickets in 167 innings across 89 Test matches for India. If he takes two wickets in the Galle Test, he will become only the fifth bowler from India to take 350 Test wickets.

Kapil Dev will enter the elite club

Jadeja has performed brilliantly with both bat and ball in Test cricket. He has scored 4095 runs in Test cricket and is one of only four players in the world to have scored more than 4000 runs and taken more than 300 wickets in Test cricket. This list includes India’s Kapil Dev, England’s Ian Botham, and New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori.

If Jadeja takes two wickets in the Galle Test, he will become the second Indian cricketer after Kapil Dev to achieve the double of 4000 runs and 350 wickets. Kapil Dev is the only Indian to achieve this feat so far. Furthermore, Jadeja will also become the first spin-bowling all-rounder to achieve this feat.

4 wickets were taken in the warm-up match

Jadeja also performed brilliantly with both bat and ball in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI for the series. He scored 63 runs in the first innings and took four wickets. Given Sri Lanka’s spin-friendly pitches, Jadeja’s role will be crucial for Team India. He also has experience playing in Sri Lanka, which could benefit the team.

India has the upper hand against Sri Lanka

The first Test of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka will be played at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th, while the second Test will be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23rd to 27th. India has the upper hand against Sri Lanka in Test cricket. So far, 46 Test matches have been played between the two teams, in which India has won 22, while Sri Lanka has won only 7. Meanwhile, 17 matches have ended in draws.

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