Ajinkya Rahane has shared a great moment from his Test career with Cheteshwar Pujara. After finishing his own batting innings in the longest format, the former India batter related a story that demonstrated Pujara’s approach to fielding duties. Rahane is now a member of the expert panel covering India’s current two-Test bilateral series in Sri Lanka.
Ajinkya Rahane retired last month after amassing 5,077 runs in 85 Test matches.
After amassing 7,195 runs from 103 Test matches, Pujara retired in 2025 and has since switched to commentary. Since India’s most recent tour of England in 2025, the right-handed batter has been offering spectators knowledgeable commentary, and he continues to be involved with the sport through broadcasting.
Pujara’s preferred method of fielding when he was playing
Rahane frequently filled in to cover the short leg position because Pujara’s teammates were aware of his desire to sit out after batting.
Jadeja hits the milestone of 350 Test wickets
During India’s Test assignment in Sri Lanka, Ravindra Jadeja accomplished a noteworthy milestone. The all-rounder became just the fifth bowler from India to attain the milestone of 350 Test wickets. Jadeja became one of the format’s top players, along with Anil Kumble (619 wickets), Ravichandran Ashwin (537), Kapil Dev (434), and Harbhajan Singh (417).
Jadeja now holds the third position in Test wickets among left-arm spinners worldwide. He is behind Daniel Vettori of New Zealand, who finished with 362 wickets, and Rangana Herath of Sri Lanka, who claimed 433 wickets. This accomplishment highlights Jadeja’s position as one of the top spin bowlers in Test cricket worldwide.
Jadeja’s achievement is especially noteworthy because, like Kapil Dev, he is only the second Indian to amass more than 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets. Jadeja became the fourth player in Test cricket history to accomplish this twin feat, after Kapil Dev, Ian Botham of England, and Daniel Vettori of New Zealand.
