NEW DELHI: All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja dazzled on his residence floor in Rajkot, firing his fourth Test ton on the opening day of the third Test towards England on Thursday.
On a batting conducive monitor, Jadeja was the second Indian batter after Rohit Sharma (131) to hit a century because the hosts ended the day at 326 for five.
Ending the day on an unbeaten 110, Jadeja entered the file books, reaching a uncommon feat as he grew to become solely the third Indian all-rounder after Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin to 3000 runs and 250 plus wickets within the conventional format.
Jadeja now has 3003 runs and 280 scalps to his identify.
Legendary Kapil Dev, who featured in 131 Tests, completed with 5248 runs and 434 wickets.
Jadeja’s teammate Ashwin then again has 3271 Test runs and 499 wickets.
Alongside Rohit and Jadeja tons, debutant Sarfaraz Khan additionally hogged the limelight, firing a breezy 66-ball 62 earlier than sadly getting run out late within the day.
At the shut of play, Jadeja had Kuldeep Yadav (1 not out) with him on the crease.
Mark Wood was top-wicket taker for the guests, claiming three for 69.