Some of the finest modern cricketers have raised the standard of international cricket through their consistency, versatility and ability to perform when their teams needed it most. Among these, India's star all-rounder has carved a special place with his unique contribution. The veteran player continues to prove his worth across all formats, and his latest Test milestone comes as one of England's most respected cricket personalities, Geoffrey Boycott Has received praise from.
Geoffrey Boycott selects his favorite current cricketer
Former England batsman Boycott Ravindra Jadeja Has expressed his admiration for, naming the India all-rounder as his favorite current cricketer. Boycott's praise came after Jadeja produced another impressive performance during the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. The 37-year-old bowled with control and discipline on the third day, ultimately finishing with impressive figures of 3/57 in 21 overs.
More importantly, one of those wickets helped Jadeja achieve a historic milestone in Test cricket. His second wicket of the innings took his career total to 350 Test wickets, joining him in an exclusive group of Indian all-rounders. Jadeja now Kapil Dev He became the only Indian player to complete the unique Test double of 4,000 runs and 350 wickets.
Responding to Wisden's post on X highlighting the feat, Boycott kept his response brief but clear. “My favorite current cricketer,” the former England star wrote.
My favourite present day cricketer https://t.co/Ep5wlaEgV8
— Sir Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) August 17, 2026
Aura of star all-rounder
Jadeja's latest milestone is further testament to his extraordinary contribution to Indian Test cricket. In 90 matches, the left-arm spinner has scored 4,108 runs at an average of 38.03, while also taking 351 wickets at an impressive average of 25.06. His batting record further highlights his importance as an all-rounder. Jadeja has scored six Test centuries, while his 15 five-wicket hauls show that he has the ability to change the entire scenario of a match with the ball.
This achievement is even more remarkable in the global context. Jadeja is only the fourth cricketer in Test history to complete the combination of 4,000 runs and 350 wickets. He Daniel Vettori, Ian Botham And has joined with Kapil. What sets Jadeja apart from many other players is that he has the ability to impact matches in almost every department. He can score crucial runs, break partnerships with his bowling, maintain pressure on opposition batsmen and provide exceptional value in the field.