India’s seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is eyeing to hit the 300 Check wickets milestone after his spectacular outing with the ball on the second day of the primary Check in opposition to Bangladesh in Chennai. The opening two days have been a topsy-turvy affair for each side. Bangladesh managed to scale back India to 144-6, foreshadowing indicators of wrapping up the primary inning shortly. The skilled duo, who’re well-known for his or her capabilities with the bat, steadied the ship by stitching up a 199-run partnership.

On a benign floor, Ravichandran Ashwin took the mantle of piling up runs on the board, and Jadeja held the fort on the opposite finish.

Ashwin’s brisk-paced 113-run knock on his residence turf and Jadeja’s flawless 86 took the stress off India’s shoulders. He make clear the dialog that he had with Ashwin throughout their match-saving partnership within the opening Check in opposition to Bangladesh.

“Initially, Ashwin does not want any recommendation (chuckles). I used to be simply speaking to Ash that we’re not going to miscall or attempt, and make errors as a result of the wicket was so good, and we each had been batting very properly. I stated we’ll look to take straightforward singles, I am going to attempt to not make you run exhausting, and that was the dialog between us. Effectively, performed to Ashwin. He performed a superb knock at his residence floor,” Jadeja stated on the finish of Day 2.

Whereas Ashwin raised his bat for a hard-fought century, Jadeja fell 14 runs quick. Taskin Ahmed pressured out a wholesome edge from Jadeja’s bat, ending his hopes of hitting his fifth Check century on a bitter notice.

Regardless of lacking out on his second of glory, Jadeja constructed on a powerful batting show with the ball. Regardless that the pitch did not have a lot on provide for him, he managed to deceive the skilled duo of Litton Das and Shakib Al Hasan.

Jadeja (296) added two scalps to his title, leaving him simply 4 wickets wanting hitting the 300 Check wickets milestone. He’s eyeing to depart Chennai with the file in his spectacular resume.

“I acquired out at the moment, nevertheless it’s half and parcel of the sport. Now, we now have to place up a very good rating on the board within the second innings. I’m very proud of my bowling, the best way I went by at the moment. It is a good alternative to take the three hundredth wicket on this floor,” Jadeja added.

After placing a mammoth whole of 376 on the board, Bangladesh folded on simply 14 in entrance of India’s bowling prowess. On the finish of the second day’s play, India managed to assail a formidable 308-run lead.

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