Ravindra Jadeja On The Cusp Of History, Set To Overtake Kapil Dev In Elite List | Cricket News

After dominating the proceedings within the two-match Test sequence, Team India are as soon as once more favourites going into the three-match ODI sequence, beginning afterward Thursday. During their final ODI sequence in opposition to West Indies within the Caribbean Islands, the guests had swept the sequence 3-0, regardless of the absence of some large names. As the Rohit Sharma-led aspect gears up for the sequence, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja eyes an enormous milestone. Jadeja is simply 4 wickets away from turning into the main wicket-taker in India vs West Indies ODIs.

He is at the moment joint-third within the listing with Anil Kumble, having scalped 41 wickets in 29 matches. Kapil Dev is main Indian wicket-taker with 43, whereas Windies nice Courtney Walsh leads the pack with 44 wickets to his hame.

Ahead of the primary ODI, India pacer Mohammed Siraj reportedly flew again with the remainder of the Test returnees. He has been rested for the sequence, and the administration has determined to not name up a backup participant.

India haven’t named a substitute for Siraj for the three-match ODI sequence beginning in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday.

Siraj performed in each the Tests in opposition to the West Indies and in addition claimed a five-for (5/60) within the second match in Trinidad.

With Siraj rested, India’s tempo assaults now contains Jaydev Unadkat, Umran Malik, Shardul Thakur, and uncapped (in ODIs) Mukesh Kumar.

Siraj will not be thought-about for choice for the upcoming white-ball task in Ireland and can be part of the staff for the Asia Cup, which is being hosted in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

(With PTI Inputs)