Twitter explodes as Ravindra Jadeja brings up his maiden Test ton

Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian all-round cricketer, didn’t play the first four Tests when Virat Kohli’s men toured England for a five-match series. However, he was included for the final match at Kennington Oval and he didn’t disappoint. The 29-year-old scored an impressive half-century and also finished with a four-wicket haul in the first innings of the encounter.

Thereafter, he wielded his magic in the recently concluded Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He made a comeback in the limited-overs format after more than a year and he not only picked up wickets but also played some crucial hands with the bat, which also included a vital knock in the final against Bangladesh at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Jadeja weaves his magic

The experienced campaigner is currently playing the first of the two-match Test series against the Windies at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, which also happens to be his home ground. He came to bat after the Indian top and middle order rattled the Windies bowlers. He took charge after leg-break bowler Devendra Bishoo nipped out Rishabh Pant.

He trod the attacking approach and didn’t die wondering during his stint in the middle. He began with a 64-run stand along with skipper Virat Kohli. However, his most effective stand came with Umesh Yadav as the duo added 55 runs in pretty quick time. In the meantime, Jadeja kept pressing the accelerator as wickets went down in a bid to add some crucial runs.

In the fourth delivery of the 150th over by part-time off-break bowler Kraigg Brathwaite, he patted down the ball down to mid on to notch his maiden ton in Test cricket. His last wicket stand with Mohammed Shami fetched 23 runs. Soon after he reached his century, the Indian skipper decided to declare. Following the incredible knock, Twitter heaped praises on him.

Here is how Twitter reacted

राजपूत का राजकोट में राज….क्या तलवारबाज़ी 🙏🙌
1st Test hundred for Sir Jadeja 👏👏 #IndvWI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 5, 2018

Wow u beauty rajput boy 🇮🇳💯😊👍 congratulations on ur maiden hundred @imjadeja 👏👏😊

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) October 5, 2018

Well played @imjadeja for ur maiden test 💯that too at ur home ground !! #indvsWi

— Mithun Manhas 🇮🇳 (@MithunManhas) October 5, 2018

Congratulations @imjadeja for maiden test century 🏏😎🤙

— Ishwwar pandey (@pandey_ishwar) October 5, 2018

A knock to remember for Ravindra Jadeja. #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/z3o2Xi6KQn

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) October 5, 2018

Oh Ravi Jadeja.
Oh Ravi Jadeja.

A maiden test match 💯 for @imjadeja as India pile on the runs in Rajkot against West Indies.

649/9 at tea. #bbccricket #INDvWI pic.twitter.com/gNoL2YtR5W

— Test Match Special (@bbctms) October 5, 2018

Some guts to play out a maiden and expose the No. 11 when on 98*! Well done, Ravindra Jadeja. #INDvsWI

— FCPUI (@Rnb129) October 5, 2018

Scored his first test hundred ✅
On his home ground ✅
A unforgettable day for Ravindra Jadeja ✅#INDvsWI

— Vishvambhar Singh Rathor (@VishvambharSi15) October 5, 2018

This is Ravindra Jadeja version 2

— Balaji (@BalajiRamanujam) October 5, 2018

What a Way & Day to bring up Maiden Test Century, in front of the Home Crowd !!!!!
That our Rajput Boy's Style 😉
Well Done Sir @imjadeja !!!! #INDvWI #RavindraJadeja @BCCI pic.twitter.com/9MoOeVQjdI

— Sneha Chheda (@iamC2) October 5, 2018

Ravindra Jadeja brings up his maiden Test ton at his home ground- Rajkot#

Remember Jadeja has three triple hundreds to his name in First-Class cricket.

India also register their highest Test score against West Indies#INDvWI

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 5, 2018

#RishabhPant's century was expected

but#RavindraJadeja's century came out of syllabus..😂
first century in tests came at a crucial moment..#INDvWI #INDvsWI

— Hari Kiran (@itsmeharikiran) October 5, 2018

Congratulations Ravindra Jadeja @imjadeja on hitting your maiden Test Ton. Also congrats captain Virat Kohli @imVkohli on scoring a century. We are all proud of you. #INDvWI

— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) October 5, 2018

Congrats Ravindra Jadeja for your maiden 💯👏, he is a full proper bowler and handy with bat as well, jadeja should be first choice for all-rounder in the team Because he's not half bowler & half batsmen like Hardik, btw Jadeja already proved his batting skills in England #INDvWI

— Amar Rana (@amar_tilakrana) October 5, 2018

Ravindra Jadeja take a bow 💯👏, i always think that jadeja has so much potential in batting, and he proved that against England in England when he played that 86 not out inning, today he proved it was not a fluke he can bat like a proper batsmen #INDvWI #TestAsliFansKa

— Amar Rana (@amar_tilakrana) October 5, 2018

Maiden test👌 💯 #ravindrajadeja 👏👏 #INDvsWI @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/D5cQRWD9EV

— Mehul Mandaliya (@mandaliyamehul) October 5, 2018

Congratulations Ravindra jadeja the time 💯 in test cricket….☺️☺️☺️😍😍

— Sahil Sharma (@SahilSh19974139) October 5, 2018

#SirJadeja you beauty , superb 💯 , excellent sword celebration , truly a great innings . #INDvWI #ravindrajadeja #rajkotdiaries #rajputboy @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/yf0wvJuLxA

— Prem Chimurkar (@premms97) October 5, 2018

#RavindraJadeja @ #Rajkot #INDvsWI

More to the national selectors than to the opponent . pic.twitter.com/Uu9odW9v5s

— Kumaran Kumanan (@KumaranKumanan) October 5, 2018

Ravindra Jadeja brings up his maiden Test 💯 at his home ground in Rajkot. Gets to the milestone
Congratulations @imjadeja @BCCI @sachin_rt @imVkohli@ICC @IndianExpress#INDvWI pic.twitter.com/56mRxveMaQ

— Merugu aravind yadav (@aravind_merugu) October 5, 2018

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