The first Indian cricket player to play in 50 World Test Championship games is star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The 37-year-old all-rounder, who was born in Jamnagar, achieved the milestone on August 23, 2026, when he represented India in the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
With this accomplishment, Jadeja surpasses all other Indian players in terms of WTC appearances, demonstrating his consistent presence in the Test team over several championship cycles. Since the WTC format was introduced, no other Indian cricket player has appeared in as many games.
A two-match series concludes with the second Test. After defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle, India went into the match with a 1-0 advantage. In Colombo, Shubman Gill’s team won the toss and decided to bat first.
What are Jadeja’s Test career statistics at this point in time?
Jadeja’s 50th WTC participation comes with a strong all-around record. He has amassed 4117 runs with the bat during his illustrious Test career, including six hundreds and a top score of 175*. He has held 49 catches in the field and taken 352 wickets with the ball, with his best stats being 7/42.
These figures make it abundantly evident why he has consistently been chosen for India in the longest format. Over the course of several WTC cycles, his ability to make significant contributions with bat, ball and on the field has made it challenging to exclude him.
What other selections did India make for the Test in Colombo?
India’s winning lineup in Galle underwent one change. After Kuldeep Yadav was sidelined due to an illness, Saransh Jain made his Test debut. During the team huddle prior to the game, Jadeja gave Jain his India debut cap in a memorable moment.
