Ravindra Jadeja, also known as Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja, is an Indian all-rounder. He plays as a left-handed batsman in the middle-order and bowls left-arm orthodox spin. He represents Saurashtra in first-class cricket and the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Saurashtra-based cricketer made his international debut under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. In the fifth and final ODI against Sri Lanka, captain Dhoni handed Jadeja his ODI cap at Colombo on February 8, 2009. Even though he proved expensive on debut as he conceded 40 runs and remained wicketless, his batting was a sight of watch in the subsequent innings. He scored an unbeaten knock of 60 runs, on the basis of which he made his T20I debut against the same opponents and at the same venue. Jadeja's Test debut came against England at Nagpur in December 2012.
Ravindra Jadeja set a new record for India with six 50+ scores in a Test series in England, surpassing legends Sunil Gavaskar (1979), Virat Kohli (2018), and Rishabh Pant (2025), who each had five. Jadeja’s latest came with a 53 at The Oval.
With India performing well with the bat in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England, let us have a look at the Indian players with the most runs for the side in the history of the World Test Championship.
Ravindra Jadeja is nearing a major Test milestone, needing 176 runs to join an elite group. In top form with 454 runs in four matches, he aims to help India level the series 2-2 in the final Test against England at The Oval.
With Ravindra Jadeja putting in an excellent performance in the Manchester clash of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the top five players with the most runs in SENA Test series while batting at number six or lower.
India batted admirably well on the final day of the fourth Test to draw the game. However, England's reaction after India refused to shake hands in the final over, marred in what was a brilliant game at Old Trafford in Manchester.
The fourth and penultimate Test between India and England ended with a bit of drama in the final half an hour as Ben Stokes offered a handshake for a draw, but with both Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar nearing their centuries, they played on.
Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar put up an unbeaten 203 runs for the fifth wicket as India managed to eke out a draw against England in the fourth Test in Manchester. Jadeja, Sundar and Shubman Gill have created history for India with their centuries at Old Trafford.
Team India amassed 251 runs on the final day while losing just a couple of wickets to be able to draw the Manchester Test against England and stay alive in the five-match series. India can't win the series, but at least they can draw level with England in the final game at the Oval.
Ravindra Jadeja continued his strong run in the ongoing Test series against England and has now created history in the second innings of the fourth Test in Manchester. Jadeja has become the first Indian to have achieved a rare double away from home in Test cricket.
Ravindra Jadeja is arguably the best genuine all-rounder in Test cricket at the moment. His batting has come of age in the last few years and his left-arm spin was always his strong suit. Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri has picked India's next long-term all-rounder in the longest format of the game.
With India fighting it out against England in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at India players with the most runs in SENA countries since 2021. There have been several stars who have been exceptional for India away from home in recent years.
India lost the third Test of the five-match series against England at Lord's by 22 runs after Ravindra Jadeja ran out of partners. Former Australia captain Greg Chappell has called out Shubman Gill's captaincy, stating that he should have directly sent a message to Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ben Stokes have been terrific all-rounders, especially in Test cricket. Both have performed extremely well with bat and ball for India and England, respectively in the format so far. Here's the Jadeja vs Stokes stats comparison after 83 Tests:
With Ravindra Jadeja putting in a good show in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England, let us have a look at some of India's batters who have a lower Test average in England than Jadeja.
Joe Root has regained his top spot in the latest ICC Test rankings after scoring his 37th century at Lord's against India. Ravindra Jadeja also gained his career-best ratings after twin half-centuries at the Home of Cricket. Here are latest Test rankings:
Ravindra Jadeja fell short of what could've been a miraculous chase at Lord's against England. He fought like a warrior for India after they were reduced to 82/7 and then 112/8 in the 193-run chase. Can he change India's fortunes in Manchester after 11 years?
Ravindra Jadeja created history with his twin 50+ score in the third Test against England at Lord's. Regardless of his valiant effort, India suffered a 22-run defeat and are trailing 2-1 in the five-match series.
Ravindra Jadeja played a valiant knock of 61 runs unbeaten in the second innings of the Lord's Test. But his efforts went in vain as India were bundled out for 170 runs, chasing 193. However, during his knock, the India all-rounder achieved a massive feat in his illustrious international career.
Ravindra Jadeja has gone past Virat Kohli in a major record list as he made a gritty half-century in the second innings of the third Test between India and England. Jadeja has also become only the third Indian player to achieve yet another major record.
Ravindra Jadeja and Brydon Carse collided on the field during the first session of Day 5 of the Lord's Test. The collision led to a heated altercation between the two players. England captain Ben Stokes came to intervene and halt the argument.