Ravindra Jadeja has shattered a record by achieving the longest reign as the No. 1 Test all-rounder in ICC history. Ravindra Jadeja has held the top position in the ICC Men’s Test all-rounder rankings for an unprecedented 1,151 consecutive days. He first reached the summit on March 9, 2022, and has maintained his position ever since.
This remarkable feat surpasses the streaks of legendary all-rounders like Jacques Kallis, Kapil Dev, and Imran Khan, making it a truly “unthinkable” record in the eyes of many cricket experts and fans.
Jadeja’s consistent performances with both bat and ball in Test cricket over the past few years have been instrumental in this achievement. In the recently concluded year of 2024, he scored 527 runs at an average of 29.27 and took 48 wickets at an impressive average of 24.29.
Jadeja’s Stats in Test Cricket
Matches: 80
Batting Statistics:
- Innings: 118
- Runs Scored: 3,370
- Highest Score: 175*
- Batting Average: 34.74
- Centuries: 4
- Half-centuries: 22
- Strike Rate: Around 55.25
Bowling Statistics:
- Innings: 150
- Wickets: 323
- Best Bowling (Innings) : 7/42
- Bowling Average: 24.09
- Economy Rate: 2.53
- Five-wicket hauls (innings): 15
Currently, Jadeja holds the No. 1 rank with 400 rating points, ahead of Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh and Marco Jansen of South Africa. He was also a key member of the ICC Test Team of the Year for 2024, further solidifying his status as one of the premier all-rounders in the game.
This record highlights Jadeja’s exceptional consistency, skill, and longevity at the highest level of Test cricket, cementing his place among the all-time great all-rounders.
