Watch: Brain fade for Najmul Hossain Shanto as he gifts his wicket to Ravindra Jadeja on Day 5 of Kanpur Test
Published - 01 Oct 2024, 11:00 AM | Updated - 01 Oct 2024, 11:37 PM
Team India left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja struck in his first over on Day 5 in the second and final Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park. Ravindra Jadeja rattled Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto's stumps to leave the visiting team in a challenging position in the first session.
Shadman Islam and Najmul Hossain Shanto formed a fifty-run stand after the early wicket of Mominul Haq, who scored a century in the first innings. Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Mominul for just two runs off 8 balls. Shanto and Shadman added 55 runs off just 84 balls during the first session.
Watch: Najmul Hossain Shanto Gifts His Wicket To Ravindra Jadeja On Day 5
The incident took place on the second ball of the 28th over in Bangladesh's second innings. Najmul Hossain Shanto played a reverse sweep off the first ball he faced against Ravindra Jadeja in the second innings. However, the unconventional shot proved costly for him and his team in the match.
Shanto attempted a reverse sweep on a straight delivery. Jadeja broke the partnership between Shanto and Shadman Islam as the ball hit the stumps. Shanto had to depart for 19 runs off 37 balls, including two fours. This wicket was crucial for India as they aimed to maintain pressure on visitors.
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Ravindra Jadeja went on to pick two wickets in his spell during the morning session. He removed Litton Das as his second wicket. The left-arm spinner took a catch off his own bowling to dismiss Shakib Al Hasan. He played a crucial role in turning the match in India’s favor after resistance from Bangladesh.
Have Enjoyed Every Time I Have Played For My Country - Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja expressed his pride in representing India over the past decade. He highlighted that every match played for India creates lasting memories. Jadeja shared his journey from white-ball cricket to enhancing his red-ball skills.
"Yeah, I think it's special. When you achieve something while playing for India, it's pretty special. I'm playing Tests for 10 years and I'm proud of myself. Whatever you do for your country, you feel good and you feel special. It remains in your memory forever. I have enjoyed every time I have played for my country," Jadeja said.
"As a youngster, I started in white-ball cricket. Gradually, I improved by red-ball game. I improved my batting. The hard work has paid off. When I go for batting, I try to give myself some time. See how the wicket is behaving and what the bowlers are trying to do. I try to give myself some time before playing my shots," he added.
Jadeja completed his 300th Test wicket during the first innings of the ongoing Test match. He became the third Indian all-rounder to reach the milestone of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets after Ravichandran Ashwin and Kapil Dev. The 35-year-old took five wickets in India's 280 run win in the first Test.
