From Jasprit Bumrah to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

From Jasprit Bumrah to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Meet top 5 active Indian bowlers with most wickets in ODIs

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been left out of India’s ODI squad for the forthcoming New Zealand tour, with Test specialist Yashasvi Jaiswal also overlooked. Pragyan Ojha-led men’s selection committee picked the One-Day and Test squads late on Friday evening (Oct 16), indicating the end of the road for Jadeja in 50-over cricket. Axar Patel, Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy were picked ahead of Jadeja in the pecking order. &nbsp;Jadeja returned to the squad for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, bagging figures of 0/54 and 2/75 in the two matches before the management and the captain decided to rest him for the final match.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-names-india-s-odi-squad-for-new-zealand-tour-gill-and-iyer-to-share-captaincy-1792167774707">BCCI names India’s ODI squad for New Zealand tour, Gill and Iyer to share captaincy</a> &nbsp;“Firstly, I don’t think Jaddu bhai was dropped. We rested him because we had an opportunity today to give game time to other players. When a series is only three matches long, it becomes very difficult to give experience to players sitting outside,” Gill said of Jadeja’s absence from the playing XI for the 3rd ODI against the West Indies. &nbsp;Before this series, Jadeja last played an ODI against New Zealand in January this year. He also missed the away England One-Day series, which India lost. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the management decided to look at alternatives as part of long-term planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa. &nbsp;Axar Patel, a prominent player in the T20I setup, remains a frontrunner to replace Jadeja in the ODI squad for the showpiece event. A like-for-like replacement for Jadeja, Axar has made inroads into India’s white-ball setup, with the selectors backing the in-form all-rounder to seal the lower-order spot. &nbsp;A Times of India (TOI) report suggests that Jadeja appears to have fallen out of place for the World Cup.<h2>Jaiswal ‘Unlikely’ for 2027 ODI WC</h2>Besides Jadeja, opener and Test mainstay Yashasvi Jaiswal also seems to be drifting out of the conversation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Despite making himself available for selection and India resting opener and ODI skipper Shubman Gill for the final two ODIs against New Zealand, Jaiswal failed to make the cut. Instead, he will feature in India ‘A’ matches and the two Tests that follow.&nbsp; &nbsp;With Rohit Sharma and Gill established as the first-choice opening pair, and Ishan Kishan picked as backup, Jaiswal must wait for his turn in the 50-over format.<h3>Check out India squads for ODI series against New Zealand –</h3>For the first three ODIs - Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer [VC], KL Rahul [WK], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna* and Kuldeep Yadav &nbsp;For fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan [WK, VC], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav

Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series. Here is the full team list and the reason behind the decision.

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been left out of India’s ODI squad for the forthcoming New Zealand tour, with Test specialist Yashasvi Jaiswal also overlooked. Pragyan Ojha-led men’s selection committee picked the One-Day and Test squads late on Friday evening (Oct 16), indicating the end of the road for Jadeja in 50-over cricket. Axar Patel, Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy were picked ahead of Jadeja in the pecking order. Jadeja returned to the squad for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, bagging figures of 0/54 and 2/75 in the two matches before the management and the captain decided to rest him for the final match. Also read| BCCI names India’s ODI squad for New Zealand tour, Gill and Iyer to share captaincy “Firstly, I don’t think Jaddu bhai was dropped. We rested him because we had an opportunity today to give game time to other players. When a series is only three matches long, it becomes very difficult to give experience to players sitting outside,” Gill said of Jadeja’s absence from the playing XI for the 3rd ODI against the West Indies. Before this series, Jadeja last played an ODI against New Zealand in January this year. He also missed the away England One-Day series, which India lost. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the management decided to look at alternatives as part of long-term planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup in Africa. Axar Patel, a prominent player in the T20I setup, remains a frontrunner to replace Jadeja in the ODI squad for the showpiece event. A like-for-like replacement for Jadeja, Axar has made inroads into India’s white-ball setup, with the selectors backing the in-form all-rounder to seal the lower-order spot. A Times of India (TOI) report suggests that Jadeja appears to have fallen out of place for the World Cup. Jaiswal ‘Unlikely’ for 2027 ODI WC Besides Jadeja, opener and Test mainstay Yashasvi Jaiswal also seems to be drifting out of the conversation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Despite making himself available for selection and India resting opener and ODI skipper Shubman Gill for the final two ODIs against New Zealand, Jaiswal failed to make the cut. Instead, he will feature in India ‘A’ matches and the two Tests that follow. With Rohit Sharma and Gill established as the first-choice opening pair, and Ishan Kishan picked as backup, Jaiswal must wait for his turn in the 50-over format. Check out India squads for ODI series against New Zealand – For the first three ODIs - Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer [VC], KL Rahul [WK], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna* and Kuldeep Yadav For fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan [WK, VC], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav

Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped from India’s ODI squad for the New Zealand series. Here is the full team list and the reason behind the decision.

No Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal in India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans: Report

From Ravindra Jadeja to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian spinners with most international wickets. This list also includes Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh

From Ravindra Jadeja to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian spinners with most international wickets. This list also includes Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh

Meet top 5 Indian spinners with most international wickets

The ODI World Cup 2027 is nearly a year away, and India, who were the runners-up in the last edition in 2023, is looking to identify players in the series leading up to the tournament. One of the choices that India must make is between Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja. Both players bowl left-arm orthodox spin and bat in the lower-middle order. Jadeja, however, is a better fielder than Axar and has more experience as well. India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule - on the eve of the second ODI against West Indies, which is scheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 30) in Guwahati - said in a press conference that the team will pick a player with more 'utility.'<h2>India spin coach Bahutule chimes in on Axar vs. Jadeja debate for ODI World Cup 2027</h2>Speaking to reporters in Guwahati on Tuesday (Sept. 29), Bahutule said: "For me, he [Jadeja] has always been a utility player. He is somebody who can contribute with the bat as well as with the ball. He has definitely improved as a bowler over the last six months. I thought in the Test matches he bowled really well in Sri Lanka, as well as now in the first one-dayer. It is his first game after a long period, but he has done well."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-mens-cricket-final-joint-gold-medal-rain-rule-1790693421359">Men's Cricket at Asian Games: Gold medal to be shared in case of rain</a>On Axar, Bahutule said: "With Axar also being around, with the series or tournaments we play in the coming months, we will be able to assess who can be of utility. But Jaddu, with his batting skills and the experience he brings in, is definitely doing well, and I am sure he will be looked at in the coming time."<h2>Jadeja vs. Axar in ODIs</h2>While Jadeja has much more experience than Axar in ODIs, the last 12 months show a different picture. In the last year or so, Jadeja has picked up only one wicket in seven matches at an average of more than 350. In the first ODI against West Indies, Jadeja returned figures of 0/54 in 10 overs.As for Axar, he has taken eight wickets in his last six ODIs with a bowling average of 30.87, which is better than his career average of 32.73.

India must choose between Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel for the 2027 ODI World Cup. While Jadeja offers experience and fielding, Axar has shown stronger recent bowling stats in their utility role debate.

The ODI World Cup 2027 is nearly a year away, and India, who were the runners-up in the last edition in 2023, is looking to identify players in the series leading up to the tournament. One of the choices that India must make is between Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja. Both players bowl left-arm orthodox spin and bat in the lower-middle order. Jadeja, however, is a better fielder than Axar and has more experience as well. India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule - on the eve of the second ODI against West Indies, which is scheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 30) in Guwahati - said in a press conference that the team will pick a player with more 'utility.' India spin coach Bahutule chimes in on Axar vs. Jadeja debate for ODI World Cup 2027 Speaking to reporters in Guwahati on Tuesday (Sept. 29), Bahutule said: "For me, he [Jadeja] has always been a utility player. He is somebody who can contribute with the bat as well as with the ball. He has definitely improved as a bowler over the last six months. I thought in the Test matches he bowled really well in Sri Lanka, as well as now in the first one-dayer. It is his first game after a long period, but he has done well." Also Read - Men's Cricket at Asian Games: Gold medal to be shared in case of rain On Axar, Bahutule said: "With Axar also being around, with the series or tournaments we play in the coming months, we will be able to assess who can be of utility. But Jaddu, with his batting skills and the experience he brings in, is definitely doing well, and I am sure he will be looked at in the coming time." Jadeja vs. Axar in ODIs While Jadeja has much more experience than Axar in ODIs, the last 12 months show a different picture. In the last year or so, Jadeja has picked up only one wicket in seven matches at an average of more than 350. In the first ODI against West Indies, Jadeja returned figures of 0/54 in 10 overs. As for Axar, he has taken eight wickets in his last six ODIs with a bowling average of 30.87, which is better than his career average of 32.73.

India must choose between Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel for the 2027 ODI World Cup. While Jadeja offers experience and fielding, Axar has shown stronger recent bowling stats in their utility role debate.

ODI World Cup 2027: Axar or Jadeja? India spin coach Bahutule on who will be picked

A day after the veteran batting pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli confirmed their plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also brought Ravindra Jadeja’s name into the conversation, saying that the ace all-rounder remains ‘in the mix’ for the showpiece event in Africa 2027. With the three in their late 30s, questions were raised about their reflexes and ability to give 100% on the field in the lead-up to the World Cup, only for them to squash such chatter and put forward their ambitions to win the tournament.&nbsp;Having last featured in an ODI earlier this year, Jadeja was named in the squad for the three-match series against the West Indies starting in Thiruvananthapuram.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-odi-yashasvi-jaiswal-sitanshu-kotak-shubman-gill-1790480716632">‘No Unfair Treatment’: Kotak tells Jaiswal to wait for his turn in IND vs WI ODIs</a>&nbsp;"I think he is obviously in the mix," Kotak said during a media briefing on the eve of the series opener on Sunday (Sep 27). "I am not part of the selection [committee], so I don't know what their thinking is. I just think whoever is coming and playing for India, they are obviously part of the 20-25 players who possibly can be in the team.&nbsp;"Jadeja is an outstanding all-rounder. We all know. You see his records. How the team will be set up and what kind of combination selectors, captain and head coach will go with is secondary. And there is time for that. But Jadeja, to me, is one of the best fielders we still have on a world level.&nbsp;"He bowls, he bats and the experience he has, and I actually firmly believe that experience is something you cannot beat. So, like we see Rohit, we see Virat, [the same way] we see Jadeja. And that brings a lot to the team. Jadeja is obviously a very useful member of the team,” Kotak continued.&nbsp;With the ODI World Cup almost a year away, India will begin its quest for their third world title with the West Indies ODIs, and Kotak looks forward to it.&nbsp;"West Indies as a team, they have skills," Kotak said. "There are some very good batters, some very good bowlers. So, it is a good series for us. For us, looking one year ahead, we have approximately about 30-31 One-Dayers. They are all important for us because we want to execute the way we want. Forget the opposition. If we can successfully do that, within a year's time, we should be ready for any challenges on any wicket,” he said.

Ravindra Jadeja remains firmly "in the mix" for the 2027 ODI World Cup, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed ahead of the West Indies series opener.

A day after the veteran batting pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli confirmed their plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also brought Ravindra Jadeja’s name into the conversation, saying that the ace all-rounder remains ‘in the mix’ for the showpiece event in Africa 2027. With the three in their late 30s, questions were raised about their reflexes and ability to give 100% on the field in the lead-up to the World Cup, only for them to squash such chatter and put forward their ambitions to win the tournament. Having last featured in an ODI earlier this year, Jadeja was named in the squad for the three-match series against the West Indies starting in Thiruvananthapuram. Also read| ‘No Unfair Treatment’: Kotak tells Jaiswal to wait for his turn in IND vs WI ODIs "I think he is obviously in the mix," Kotak said during a media briefing on the eve of the series opener on Sunday (Sep 27). "I am not part of the selection [committee], so I don't know what their thinking is. I just think whoever is coming and playing for India, they are obviously part of the 20-25 players who possibly can be in the team. "Jadeja is an outstanding all-rounder. We all know. You see his records. How the team will be set up and what kind of combination selectors, captain and head coach will go with is secondary. And there is time for that. But Jadeja, to me, is one of the best fielders we still have on a world level. "He bowls, he bats and the experience he has, and I actually firmly believe that experience is something you cannot beat. So, like we see Rohit, we see Virat, [the same way] we see Jadeja. And that brings a lot to the team. Jadeja is obviously a very useful member of the team,” Kotak continued. With the ODI World Cup almost a year away, India will begin its quest for their third world title with the West Indies ODIs, and Kotak looks forward to it. "West Indies as a team, they have skills," Kotak said. "There are some very good batters, some very good bowlers. So, it is a good series for us. For us, looking one year ahead, we have approximately about 30-31 One-Dayers. They are all important for us because we want to execute the way we want. Forget the opposition. If we can successfully do that, within a year's time, we should be ready for any challenges on any wicket,” he said.

Ravindra Jadeja remains firmly "in the mix" for the 2027 ODI World Cup, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed ahead of the West Indies series opener.&nbsp;

'He's very much in our plans': Ravindra Jadeja ‘in mix’ for 2027 ODI World Cup, says batting coach

From Ravindra Jadeja to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the five Indian bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh

From Ravindra Jadeja to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the five Indian bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 300 Test wickets

From Ravindra Jadeja to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Erapalli Prasanna and Anil Kumble

From Ravindra Jadeja to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets. This list also includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Erapalli Prasanna and Anil Kumble

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 150 Test wickets

From Rohit Sharma to Ravindra Jadeja, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most sixes in Test cricket. This list also includes Rishabh Pant, Virender Sehwag and MS Dhoni

From Rohit Sharma to Ravindra Jadeja, here's a look at the top five Indian players with most sixes in Test cricket. This list also includes Rishabh Pant, Virender Sehwag and MS Dhoni

Meet top 5 Indian players with most sixes in Test cricket

Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin thinks that his long-time spin partner Ravindra Jadeja is 'no longer an attacking spinner,' but has transitioned into a solid middle-order batter with added experience with the ball. Ashwin's comments came after India's 165-run win against Sri Lanka in the first of two Tests at Galle on Wednesday (Aug 19). Jadeja did take four wickets in the match but the spotlight was on 24-year-old Manav Suthar, who took a 10-for in only his second Test match - making him <a href="Galle Jackpot: Manav Suthar becomes youngest Indian to pick 10-for in away Test">the youngest Indian</a> spinner to do so away from home.<h2>Ashwin says Jadeja no longer 'attacking'</h2>Jadeja has long been one of the mainstays of Indian spinner with other being Ashwin. The left-arm all-rounder, however, is now 90-Test old and has 352 wickets to his name, making him the most experienced active bowler in India. The 37-year-old, however, has taken a back seat to offer support in the middle overs rather leading the attack.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jaiswal-dickwella-ipl-deal-sledge-galle-test-wicket-1787141583916">'I’ll Take You to IPL" — How Jaiswal’s mind games trapped Dickwella</a>“Jadeja and Suthar are completely different bowlers. Suthar’s strength is the ball rotation in his hands. Jadeja will bowl to the wickets and give you control with his stock balls. I feel Jadeja is not that attacking spinner anymore. He is a batter who will give experience with the ball and I feel he has transitioned to that role, which is not such a bad thing,” Ashwin said in a video on his YouTube channel.<h2>Jadeja still remains India's prime spinner in WTC 2025-27</h2>Despite growing age and new spinners coming into the Indian team, Jadeja remains <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/stats">India's best spinner in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle</a>. He has played 10 matches in the ongoing cycle, taking 29 wickets, joint-second best for India among all bowlers, tying with Jasprit Bumrah and only second to Mohammed Siraj's 41 wickets in 10 matches.Overall, Jadeja has 160 wickets in 49 WTC Tests - making him the third best Indian bowler behind Ravi Ashwin (195 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (185 wickets).

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Ravindra Jadeja has shifted from an attacking spinner to a solid middle-order batter who offers control and experience with the ball, despite remaining a key WTC performer.

Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin thinks that his long-time spin partner Ravindra Jadeja is 'no longer an attacking spinner,' but has transitioned into a solid middle-order batter with added experience with the ball. Ashwin's comments came after India's 165-run win against Sri Lanka in the first of two Tests at Galle on Wednesday (Aug 19). Jadeja did take four wickets in the match but the spotlight was on 24-year-old Manav Suthar, who took a 10-for in only his second Test match - making him the youngest Indian spinner to do so away from home. Ashwin says Jadeja no longer 'attacking' Jadeja has long been one of the mainstays of Indian spinner with other being Ashwin. The left-arm all-rounder, however, is now 90-Test old and has 352 wickets to his name, making him the most experienced active bowler in India. The 37-year-old, however, has taken a back seat to offer support in the middle overs rather leading the attack. Also Watch - 'I’ll Take You to IPL" — How Jaiswal’s mind games trapped Dickwella “Jadeja and Suthar are completely different bowlers. Suthar’s strength is the ball rotation in his hands. Jadeja will bowl to the wickets and give you control with his stock balls. I feel Jadeja is not that attacking spinner anymore. He is a batter who will give experience with the ball and I feel he has transitioned to that role, which is not such a bad thing,” Ashwin said in a video on his YouTube channel. Jadeja still remains India's prime spinner in WTC 2025-27 Despite growing age and new spinners coming into the Indian team, Jadeja remains India's best spinner in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. He has played 10 matches in the ongoing cycle, taking 29 wickets, joint-second best for India among all bowlers, tying with Jasprit Bumrah and only second to Mohammed Siraj's 41 wickets in 10 matches. Overall, Jadeja has 160 wickets in 49 WTC Tests - making him the third best Indian bowler behind Ravi Ashwin (195 wickets) and Jasprit Bumrah (185 wickets).

Ravichandran Ashwin believes Ravindra Jadeja has shifted from an attacking spinner to a solid middle-order batter who offers control and experience with the ball, despite remaining a key WTC performer.

IND vs SL: Ashwin says 'Jadeja not attacking anymore' as Suthar steps up

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Siraj, here's a look at the top five active Indian bowlers with most wickets in Test cricket. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav

Meet top 5 active Indian bowlers with most Test wickets, check who tops list

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Galle, giving the visitors a lead of 178 runs after India posted 462 in their first innings. Sonal Dinusha scored his maiden Test century, but his effort could not prevent Sri Lanka from falling well behind. Dinusha and wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella put together a 146-run partnership for the sixth wicket to frustrate India’s bowlers, however, Prasidh Krishna dismissed Dickwella for 80 in the 62nd over. &nbsp;&nbsp;The dismissal added to an unwanted record for Dickwella, as the 33-year-old now has 23 Test half-centuries without scoring a century, the most by any batter in Test history. His best chance came in 2021, when he was dismissed for 96 against the West Indies in Antigua. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja reached a major milestone by claiming his 350th Test wicket. He dismissed Keshara Nuwantha after the batter mistimed an attacking shot, with Shubman Gill completing the catch.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-jadeja-joins-elite-club-with-4-000-test-runs-and-350-wickets-1786965050213">IND vs SL: Jadeja joins elite club with 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets</a>&nbsp;Jadeja became only the fifth Indian bowler to take 350 Test wickets, joining Anil Kumble (619), Ravichandran Ashwin (537), Kapil Dev (434) and Harbhajan Singh (417).&nbsp;&nbsp;Among left-arm spinners, only Rangana Herath (433) and Daniel Vettori (362) have more Test wickets. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/match-fit-not-gym-fit-gavaskar-questions-team-india-s-training-methods-amid-injury-crisis-1786963209788">‘Match-fit, not gym-fit’: Gavaskar questions Team India’s training methods</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Dinusha reached his century with a single in the 78th over. Manav Suthar then dismissed Prabath Jayasuriya with the next delivery. Jadeja then removed Dinusha in the following over, while Suthar later completed a four-wicket haul.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jadeja finished with three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Krishna took one each. Sri Lanka avoided the follow-on, with India set to begin their second innings on Day 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The third day of the opening Test in Galle ended early due to rain on Monday, with India firmly in control after dismissing Sri Lanka for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead.

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test against India in Galle, giving the visitors a lead of 178 runs after India posted 462 in their first innings. Sonal Dinusha scored his maiden Test century, but his effort could not prevent Sri Lanka from falling well behind. Dinusha and wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella put together a 146-run partnership for the sixth wicket to frustrate India’s bowlers, however, Prasidh Krishna dismissed Dickwella for 80 in the 62nd over. The dismissal added to an unwanted record for Dickwella, as the 33-year-old now has 23 Test half-centuries without scoring a century, the most by any batter in Test history. His best chance came in 2021, when he was dismissed for 96 against the West Indies in Antigua. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja reached a major milestone by claiming his 350th Test wicket. He dismissed Keshara Nuwantha after the batter mistimed an attacking shot, with Shubman Gill completing the catch. Also Read - IND vs SL: Jadeja joins elite club with 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets Jadeja became only the fifth Indian bowler to take 350 Test wickets, joining Anil Kumble (619), Ravichandran Ashwin (537), Kapil Dev (434) and Harbhajan Singh (417). Among left-arm spinners, only Rangana Herath (433) and Daniel Vettori (362) have more Test wickets. Also Read - ‘Match-fit, not gym-fit’: Gavaskar questions Team India’s training methods Earlier, Dinusha reached his century with a single in the 78th over. Manav Suthar then dismissed Prabath Jayasuriya with the next delivery. Jadeja then removed Dinusha in the following over, while Suthar later completed a four-wicket haul. Jadeja finished with three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Krishna took one each. Sri Lanka avoided the follow-on, with India set to begin their second innings on Day 4. With inputs from agencies

The third day of the opening Test in Galle ended early due to rain on Monday, with India firmly in control after dismissing Sri Lanka for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead.

IND vs SL, 1st Test: Suthar, Jadeja star as Sri Lanka bowled out for 284, India lead by 178

Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite club on Monday (Aug 17) after completing 350 Test wickets during the first Test against Sri Lanka, becoming only the fourth player after Kapil Dev, Ian Botham and Daniel Vettori to combine 4,000-plus runs with 350 wickets. He also became the fastest among the four to achieve the feat, reaching the milestone in just 90 Tests.&nbsp;Kapil leads the list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 Tests for India. Botham follows with 5,200 runs and 383 wickets for England, while Vettori has 4,530 runs and 362 wickets for New Zealand.&nbsp;Jadeja also became only the fifth Indian bowler to take 350 Test wickets, following Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. He is now the third-highest wicket-taker among left-arm spinners in Test cricket, behind Rangana Herath (433) and Vettori (362).&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/match-fit-not-gym-fit-gavaskar-questions-team-india-s-training-methods-amid-injury-crisis-1786963209788">‘Match-fit, not gym-fit’: Gavaskar questions Team India’s training methods amid injury crisis</a>&nbsp;His strike rate of 58.1 is also impressive and among left-arm spinners with at least 125 Test wickets, only South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj has a better strike rate.&nbsp;During the third day, Jadeja had made an important contribution by dismissing Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva for 21. Bowling from around the wicket, he got the ball to drift into the batter before turning away slightly and taking the outside edge. KL Rahul took a sharp catch at first slip after the third umpire confirmed that his fingers were underneath the ball.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-1st-test-shubman-gill-pulls-off-spectacular-one-handed-catch-watch-1786960735507">IND vs SL, 1st Test: Shubman Gill pulls off spectacular one-handed catch - WATCH</a>&nbsp;The dismissal reduced Sri Lanka to five wickets down shortly before lunch.&nbsp;India had earlier posted 460 for nine in their first innings, with Devdutt Padikkal leading the way with a superb 167. Jadeja, however, managed only 13 runs from 25 balls before being dismissed by Keshara Nuwantha.

Ravindra Jadeja reached 350 Test wickets against Sri Lanka in Galle, joining Kapil Dev in the elite group of players with more than 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets.

Ravindra Jadeja entered an elite club on Monday (Aug 17) after completing 350 Test wickets during the first Test against Sri Lanka, becoming only the fourth player after Kapil Dev, Ian Botham and Daniel Vettori to combine 4,000-plus runs with 350 wickets. He also became the fastest among the four to achieve the feat, reaching the milestone in just 90 Tests. Kapil leads the list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 Tests for India. Botham follows with 5,200 runs and 383 wickets for England, while Vettori has 4,530 runs and 362 wickets for New Zealand. Jadeja also became only the fifth Indian bowler to take 350 Test wickets, following Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. He is now the third-highest wicket-taker among left-arm spinners in Test cricket, behind Rangana Herath (433) and Vettori (362). Also Read - ‘Match-fit, not gym-fit’: Gavaskar questions Team India’s training methods amid injury crisis His strike rate of 58.1 is also impressive and among left-arm spinners with at least 125 Test wickets, only South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj has a better strike rate. During the third day, Jadeja had made an important contribution by dismissing Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva for 21. Bowling from around the wicket, he got the ball to drift into the batter before turning away slightly and taking the outside edge. KL Rahul took a sharp catch at first slip after the third umpire confirmed that his fingers were underneath the ball. Also Read - IND vs SL, 1st Test: Shubman Gill pulls off spectacular one-handed catch - WATCH The dismissal reduced Sri Lanka to five wickets down shortly before lunch. India had earlier posted 460 for nine in their first innings, with Devdutt Padikkal leading the way with a superb 167. Jadeja, however, managed only 13 runs from 25 balls before being dismissed by Keshara Nuwantha.

Ravindra Jadeja reached 350 Test wickets against Sri Lanka in Galle, joining Kapil Dev in the elite group of players with more than 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets.

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From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five active Indian batters with most runs in Test cricket. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant

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India have announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka which starts on August 15. The WTC 2023 finalist would be looking at the tour as a chance to revive their WTC 2025-27 bid after winning just four of the nine Tests played so far. The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up. Bumrah's availability, however, depends on fitness after the pace picked up an injury on the recent white-ball tour of England.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-zim-laxman-wants-sooryavanshi-to-improve-is-his-overall-fitness-1785120893858">IND vs ZIM: Laxman wants Sooryavanshi 'to improve his overall fitness'</a><h2>Where does India stand in WTC 2025-27?</h2>India have played nine Tests so far in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, and have won four, lost four, while one ended in a draw. The nine matches came in three series, of which India won one (against West Indies 2-0), lost one (against South Africa 0-2 at home), and drew one (against England 2-2 in five-match series). In the current cycle, India will be playing nine more matches and would be hoping to improve their standings which is fifth as of now.<h2>India squad for Sri Lanka Test</h2>Apart from Saransh Jain, the BCCI has also included lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar in the 15-man squad. Brar has rose to prominance after making his debut for India n 50-ver format in June last month. Here's the full squad of India for Sri Lanka tour:Shubman Gill [C], KL Rahul [VC], Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant [WK], Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel [WK], Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain<h2>India tour of Sri Lanka schedule</h2>The first India vs Sri Lanka Test starts on August 14 at Galle International Stadium in Galle while the second and final Test will be played from August 23-27 at SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.

The BCCI named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the 15-man squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up.

India have announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka which starts on August 15. The WTC 2023 finalist would be looking at the tour as a chance to revive their WTC 2025-27 bid after winning just four of the nine Tests played so far. The Board of Control for Cricket India (BCCI) named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up. Bumrah's availability, however, depends on fitness after the pace picked up an injury on the recent white-ball tour of England. Also Read - IND vs ZIM: Laxman wants Sooryavanshi 'to improve his overall fitness' Where does India stand in WTC 2025-27? India have played nine Tests so far in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, and have won four, lost four, while one ended in a draw. The nine matches came in three series, of which India won one (against West Indies 2-0), lost one (against South Africa 0-2 at home), and drew one (against England 2-2 in five-match series). In the current cycle, India will be playing nine more matches and would be hoping to improve their standings which is fifth as of now. India squad for Sri Lanka Test Apart from Saransh Jain, the BCCI has also included lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar in the 15-man squad. Brar has rose to prominance after making his debut for India n 50-ver format in June last month. Here's the full squad of India for Sri Lanka tour: Shubman Gill [C], KL Rahul [VC], Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant [WK], Sai Sudharsan, Dhruv Jurel [WK], Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Devdutt Padikkal, Saransh Jain India tour of Sri Lanka schedule The first India vs Sri Lanka Test starts on August 14 at Galle International Stadium in Galle while the second and final Test will be played from August 23-27 at SSC Cricket Ground in Colombo.

The BCCI named pacer Jasprit Bumrah and veteran spin all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the 15-man squad while giving Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Saransh Jain his maiden call-up.

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From Dwayne Bravo to Ravichandran Ashwin, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in IPL playoffs. This list also includes Mohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Harbhajan Singh.

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Over the history of 19 years, only four players have been adjudged out for ‘obstructing the field.’ The first one was Yusuf Pathan in 2013 and the latest in Angkrish Raguvanshi in IPL 2026.

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From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

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Rajasthan Royals' (RR) star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja admitted that leaving Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after a long and successful stint was an emotional moment, but he understands that such changes are part of a player’s career. He added that he is happy to be back with Rajasthan Royals, the team where he started his IPL journey and is approaching this new phase with a positive mindset. Jadeja also mentioned that he wants to keep learning while sharing his experience with the squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 37-year-old was part of Rajasthan’s title-winning team in 2008 and later became an important player for Chennai after joining them in 2012.&nbsp;"I'm liking the pink colour. The yellow had started to feel a bit old, but I'm just joking. Obviously, leaving a franchise like CSK, where I had played for 12-13 years, was a little difficult initially. It was very emotional. But I told myself that changes like these are also part of the journey. The good thing was that I'm now with the team where I had first won an IPL title. That memory has always stayed with me, that after the Under-19 World Cup, I started my IPL career there and won the title in my very first season. I have carried those memories along with a positive mindset, and my aim is to learn as much as I can with the new group and also share my experience with the team," Jadeja said on Jio Hotstar.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryvanshi-ready-to-make-india-senior-debut-2011-odi-world-cup-winner-would-love-to-see-him-fast-tracked-1774940121467">Vaibhav Sooryvanshi ready to make India senior debut? 2011 ODI World Cup winner 'would love to see him fast-tracked'</a> Jadeja played a pivotal role in CSK's championship triumphs in 2018, 2021, and 2023 with his impactful contributions in both batting and bowling, along with his exceptional fielding. Ahead of the 2026 season, Jadeja made a return to the Rajasthan Royals through a high-profile trade deal with CSK. Jadeja, along with Sam Curran, joined the Rajasthan franchise as Sanju Samson moved to the five-time champions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pcb-rejects-hacked-claim-naseem-shah-faces-pakistan-largest-ever-cricket-fine-maryam-nawaz-tweet-deleted-x-post-psl-2026-rawalpindiz-1774894484767">PCB Rejects 'Hacked' Claim: Naseem faces Pakistan’s largest-ever cricket fine</a> Jadeja, in his first match for the RR in the IPL 2026, proved to be dangerous for his former team, scalping two prized wickets of Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan. Incisive bowling spells from Jofra Archer, Jadeja and Nandre Burger, and a sensational half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped RR cruise to an eight-wicket win over five-time champions CSK on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ravindra Jadeja was part of Rajasthan Royals’s title-winning squad in 2008 and later became a key player for Chennai Super Kings after joining them in 2012.

Rajasthan Royals' (RR) star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja admitted that leaving Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after a long and successful stint was an emotional moment, but he understands that such changes are part of a player’s career. He added that he is happy to be back with Rajasthan Royals, the team where he started his IPL journey and is approaching this new phase with a positive mindset. Jadeja also mentioned that he wants to keep learning while sharing his experience with the squad. The 37-year-old was part of Rajasthan’s title-winning team in 2008 and later became an important player for Chennai after joining them in 2012. "I'm liking the pink colour. The yellow had started to feel a bit old, but I'm just joking. Obviously, leaving a franchise like CSK, where I had played for 12-13 years, was a little difficult initially. It was very emotional. But I told myself that changes like these are also part of the journey. The good thing was that I'm now with the team where I had first won an IPL title. That memory has always stayed with me, that after the Under-19 World Cup, I started my IPL career there and won the title in my very first season. I have carried those memories along with a positive mindset, and my aim is to learn as much as I can with the new group and also share my experience with the team," Jadeja said on Jio Hotstar. Also Read - Vaibhav Sooryvanshi ready to make India senior debut? 2011 ODI World Cup winner 'would love to see him fast-tracked' Jadeja played a pivotal role in CSK's championship triumphs in 2018, 2021, and 2023 with his impactful contributions in both batting and bowling, along with his exceptional fielding. Ahead of the 2026 season, Jadeja made a return to the Rajasthan Royals through a high-profile trade deal with CSK. Jadeja, along with Sam Curran, joined the Rajasthan franchise as Sanju Samson moved to the five-time champions. Also Read - PCB Rejects 'Hacked' Claim: Naseem faces Pakistan’s largest-ever cricket fine Jadeja, in his first match for the RR in the IPL 2026, proved to be dangerous for his former team, scalping two prized wickets of Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan. Incisive bowling spells from Jofra Archer, Jadeja and Nandre Burger, and a sensational half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped RR cruise to an eight-wicket win over five-time champions CSK on Monday. With inputs from agencies

Ravindra Jadeja was part of Rajasthan Royals’s title-winning squad in 2008 and later became a key player for Chennai Super Kings after joining them in 2012.

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India star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently spoke about his viral celebration following the dismissal of Shivam Dube during the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The moment came in the eighth over of CSK’s innings, when Jadeja claimed a crucial wicket as Dube attempted a straight hit but mistimed his shot and was caught by Ravi Bishnoi at long-off. After the breakthrough, Jadeja celebrated by lifting his left arm and mimicking a gunshot gesture, even adding a “boom” sound for the effect.&nbsp;Explaining the move, Jadeja said it wasn’t new, it was something he had done during his earlier stint with CSK and chose to carry forward with Rajasthan. He mentioned that continuing the celebration felt natural, regardless of the team he represents.&nbsp;“I used to do this celebration when I played for CSK, so I thought, why not continue with it here as well,” Jadeja told JioHotstar.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-messi-set-to-play-for-argentina-he-ll-definitely-start-in-friendly-against-zambia-1774926795646">Football World Cup 2026 | Argentina's Messi to start against Zambia in FIFA friendly</a>

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Jadeja also reflected on his transition from Chennai to Rajasthan, calling it an emotional shift after spending over a decade with CSK. He had been part of the franchise from 2012 to 2025 before returning to Rajasthan ahead of the 2026 season in a trade that involved Sanju Samson moving the other way.&nbsp;“At first, it was a little difficult because I had played for CSK for around 12–13 years, so it was naturally an emotional time. But then I thought that this too is a part of the journey. And the good thing is that I am going back to the team with which I won my first IPL title."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladesh-fans-miss-ipl-2026-as-jiostar-cancels-broadcast-deal-1774872243153">Bangladesh fans miss IPL 2026 as JioStar cancels broadcast deal</a>&nbsp;“So for me, those memories were always special - after the Under-19 phase, that was where I began my IPL journey, and in my very first year, we won the IPL title. That memory has always stayed with me,” Jadeja said.&nbsp;“With those memories, and with a positive mindset, I felt good about going there. I knew I would get to learn new things with a new group, and I would also be able to share my experience with the people there,” Jadeja added.&nbsp;In the match, Jadeja played well and took two wickets, including Dube and Sarfaraz Khan. Rajasthan bowled out CSK for 127 and then easily chased the target with 47 balls left.

Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in Guwahati. Chasing a modest 128, the hosts chased down the target inside 13 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja impressing with the ball, picking up two wickets on his RR debut.

India star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently spoke about his viral celebration following the dismissal of Shivam Dube during the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The moment came in the eighth over of CSK’s innings, when Jadeja claimed a crucial wicket as Dube attempted a straight hit but mistimed his shot and was caught by Ravi Bishnoi at long-off. After the breakthrough, Jadeja celebrated by lifting his left arm and mimicking a gunshot gesture, even adding a “boom” sound for the effect. Explaining the move, Jadeja said it wasn’t new, it was something he had done during his earlier stint with CSK and chose to carry forward with Rajasthan. He mentioned that continuing the celebration felt natural, regardless of the team he represents. “I used to do this celebration when I played for CSK, so I thought, why not continue with it here as well,” Jadeja told JioHotstar. Also Read - Football World Cup 2026 | Argentina's Messi to start against Zambia in FIFA friendly

Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in Guwahati. Chasing a modest 128, the hosts chased down the target inside 13 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja impressing with the ball, picking up two wickets on his RR debut.

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Riyan Parag is set to be named the new Rajasthan Royals captain for the IPL 2026, replacing Sanju Samson. Parag, since making his debut in IPL in 2019, has played all his career with the Royals. He also led the side in 8 matches last year with Samson out because of injury. The stint, however, ended with only two wins in those eight games but Parag did well with the bat - scoring 270 runs at an average of nearly 39 and a strike rate of 181. He also hit one fifty as the captain - 95 vs KKR in his last match during the short skipper stint.<h2>Parag edges Jadeja, others to become RR captain</h2>After Sanju Samson was traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the IPL 2026 auction last year, the RR had to look for a new captain. Jadeja was definitely one of the front runners for the post, given his experience and past association with the franchise as well. Parag, however, was finalised after interview with the new coach Kumar Sangakkara.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rcb-home-ground-chinnswamy-cleared-host-ipl-and-international-matches-after-implementing-infrastructre-changes-1770962007756">IPL 2026 | RCB home ground Chinnswamy cleared to host IPL and international matches after implementing infrastructure changes</a>RR was coached by Rahul Dravid last season who vacated the role after the team ended second last in the points table with just four wins in 14 matches. In IPL 2026, Royals will have a new coach as well as the captain.<h2>Riyan Parag IPL stats and salary</h2>Riyan Parag has been associated with Rajasthan Royals since his debut in 2019. He gets INR 14 crore from the franchise and was retained after of the mega auction before IPL 2025 as well as mini auction last year. Overall, he has played 84 matches in IPL, all with RR, scoring 1566 runs at an average of 26 and a strike rate of nearly 142. He has also scored 7 fifties with 95 being his personal best. It is only in IPL 2025 and IPL 2026 that Parag all matches in the season. In IPL 2025, he had the best year in the tournament, scoring 573 runs at a strike rate of 140. In IPL 2026, he scored 393 runs at 166 with 270 as captain.

Parag, since making his debut in IPL in 2019, has played all his career with the Royals. He also led the side in 8 matches last year with Samson out because of injury. The stint, however, ended with only two wins in those eight games but Parag did well with the bat.

Riyan Parag is set to be named the new Rajasthan Royals captain for the IPL 2026, replacing Sanju Samson. Parag, since making his debut in IPL in 2019, has played all his career with the Royals. He also led the side in 8 matches last year with Samson out because of injury. The stint, however, ended with only two wins in those eight games but Parag did well with the bat - scoring 270 runs at an average of nearly 39 and a strike rate of 181. He also hit one fifty as the captain - 95 vs KKR in his last match during the short skipper stint. Parag edges Jadeja, others to become RR captain After Sanju Samson was traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Ravindra Jadeja ahead of the IPL 2026 auction last year, the RR had to look for a new captain. Jadeja was definitely one of the front runners for the post, given his experience and past association with the franchise as well. Parag, however, was finalised after interview with the new coach Kumar Sangakkara. Also Read - IPL 2026 | RCB home ground Chinnswamy cleared to host IPL and international matches after implementing infrastructure changes RR was coached by Rahul Dravid last season who vacated the role after the team ended second last in the points table with just four wins in 14 matches. In IPL 2026, Royals will have a new coach as well as the captain. Riyan Parag IPL stats and salary Riyan Parag has been associated with Rajasthan Royals since his debut in 2019. He gets INR 14 crore from the franchise and was retained after of the mega auction before IPL 2025 as well as mini auction last year. Overall, he has played 84 matches in IPL, all with RR, scoring 1566 runs at an average of 26 and a strike rate of nearly 142. He has also scored 7 fifties with 95 being his personal best. It is only in IPL 2025 and IPL 2026 that Parag all matches in the season. In IPL 2025, he had the best year in the tournament, scoring 573 runs at a strike rate of 140. In IPL 2026, he scored 393 runs at 166 with 270 as captain.

Parag, since making his debut in IPL in 2019, has played all his career with the Royals. He also led the side in 8 matches last year with Samson out because of injury. The stint, however, ended with only two wins in those eight games but Parag did well with the bat.

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From Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, here is a look at five active Indian batters with most ODI ducks. The unfortunate list also features the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami. 

From Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, here is a look at five active Indian batters with most ODI ducks. The unfortunate list also features the likes of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;

Meet 5 active Indian batters with most ODI ducks ft Virat Kohli

Inaugural IPL winner Rajasthan Royals have kicked off fresh speculation around their captaincy plans ahead of IPL 2026, and Ravindra Jadeja’s name is right at the centre of it. The franchise shared a cryptic post on social media on Sunday, which instantly caught fans’ attention. While no official announcement has been made, the timing of the post has led many to believe that Jadeja could be in line to lead the Royals next season.&nbsp;Jadeja recently returned to the Rajasthan Royals following a major trade deal with the Chennai Super Kings. The same move saw Sanju Samson and Sam Curran head to CSK, leaving RR without a captain for IPL 2026. With the leadership spot open, Jadeja has emerged as a strong contender.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-virat-kohli-to-sachin-tendulkar-meet-5-batters-to-reach-fastest-11-000-odi-runs-1767521253482">From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar: Meet 5 batters to reach fastest 11,000 ODI runs</a>

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For Jadeja, this is a homecoming of sorts. He was part of the Rajasthan Royals squad during the early years of the IPL and played a role in their title-winning campaign in 2008 under Shane Warne. Now 37, the experienced all-rounder brings leadership maturity to a team that is rebuilding.&nbsp;Jadeja has prior captaincy experience as well. He led Chennai Super Kings during the 2022 IPL season and has been part of multiple championship-winning teams with CSK. His calm approach and game awareness make him a reliable option to guide a relatively young RR squad.&nbsp;Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag are seen as future leaders, but the franchise may prefer Jadeja’s experience to steady the ship for now.&nbsp;With IPL 2026 approaching and the auction already done, Rajasthan Royals’ next big decision could well be naming their new captain. And if the social media hint is anything to go by, Ravindra Jadeja may soon be wearing the captain’s armband in pink.

Ravindra Jadeja emerges as a strong contender for Rajasthan Royals captaincy in IPL 2026 after Sanju Samson’s exit. A cryptic social media post by RR has sparked fresh leadership speculation.

Inaugural IPL winner Rajasthan Royals have kicked off fresh speculation around their captaincy plans ahead of IPL 2026, and Ravindra Jadeja’s name is right at the centre of it. The franchise shared a cryptic post on social media on Sunday, which instantly caught fans’ attention. While no official announcement has been made, the timing of the post has led many to believe that Jadeja could be in line to lead the Royals next season. Jadeja recently returned to the Rajasthan Royals following a major trade deal with the Chennai Super Kings. The same move saw Sanju Samson and Sam Curran head to CSK, leaving RR without a captain for IPL 2026. With the leadership spot open, Jadeja has emerged as a strong contender. Also read | From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar: Meet 5 batters to reach fastest 11,000 ODI runs

Ravindra Jadeja emerges as a strong contender for Rajasthan Royals captaincy in IPL 2026 after Sanju Samson’s exit. A cryptic social media post by RR has sparked fresh leadership speculation.

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India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and top-order batter KL Rahul are set to take part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in January. The trio will play a few matches for their state teams before joining the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11. According to Cricbuzz, Shubman Gill is likely to play for Punjab in their matches on January 3 and 6 against Sikkim and Goa in Jaipur.&nbsp;Punjab are in Group C and are currently fourth on the points table, having won two of their three matches. After these games, Gill will leave to join the Indian team, which will assemble in Baroda on January 7 and 8 ahead of the first ODI against the Kiwis.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rashid-khan-to-lead-afghanistan-at-t20-world-cup-2026-mujeeb-farooqi-return-1767170272061">Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan at T20 World Cup 2026; Mujeeb, Farooqi return</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja has also told the Saurashtra Cricket Association that he will play matches on January 6 and 8 against Services and Gujarat. Saurashtra are playing their matches in Alur, Karnataka. They have won one of their three matches so far and are placed sixth in their group.&nbsp;KL Rahul’s participation has not been officially confirmed by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, but he is expected to play matches on January 3 and 6 against Tripura and Rajasthan in Ahmedabad. Karnataka are second in Group A and have won all three of their matches so far.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pm-narendra-modi-praises-arjun-erigaisi-for-winning-bronze-medal-at-fide-world-blitz-chess-championship-1767160650406">PM Modi praises Arjun for bronze medal at World Blitz Chess Championship</a>&nbsp;The current Vijay Hazare Trophy season has seen many big players in action. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also played domestic matches as part of the BCCI’s requirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been regularly playing for Delhi and is expected to play the full season for his team.

The current Vijay Hazare Trophy season has seen many big players in action. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also played domestic matches as part of the BCCI’s requirement. 

India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and top-order batter KL Rahul are set to take part in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in January. The trio will play a few matches for their state teams before joining the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 11. According to Cricbuzz, Shubman Gill is likely to play for Punjab in their matches on January 3 and 6 against Sikkim and Goa in Jaipur. Punjab are in Group C and are currently fourth on the points table, having won two of their three matches. After these games, Gill will leave to join the Indian team, which will assemble in Baroda on January 7 and 8 ahead of the first ODI against the Kiwis. Also Read - Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan at T20 World Cup 2026; Mujeeb, Farooqi return Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja has also told the Saurashtra Cricket Association that he will play matches on January 6 and 8 against Services and Gujarat. Saurashtra are playing their matches in Alur, Karnataka. They have won one of their three matches so far and are placed sixth in their group. KL Rahul’s participation has not been officially confirmed by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, but he is expected to play matches on January 3 and 6 against Tripura and Rajasthan in Ahmedabad. Karnataka are second in Group A and have won all three of their matches so far. Also Read - PM Modi praises Arjun for bronze medal at World Blitz Chess Championship The current Vijay Hazare Trophy season has seen many big players in action. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also played domestic matches as part of the BCCI’s requirement. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been regularly playing for Delhi and is expected to play the full season for his team.

The current Vijay Hazare Trophy season has seen many big players in action. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also played domestic matches as part of the BCCI’s requirement.&nbsp;

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