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Ravindra Jadeja, India's star all-rounder, has etched his name in the annals of cricket history by becoming the latest member of the prestigious 300-wicket club. During the second Test against Bangladesh, Jadeja surpassed Pakistan legend Imran Khan's record of 300 wickets and 3,000 runs in Tests.Jadeja's remarkable achievement came in just his 74th Test, making him the quickest Asian cricketer to reach this milestone. He now has 3130 runs and 303 wickets to his name, surpassing the likes of Imran Khan (75 Tests), Kapil Dev (83), and Ravichandran Ashwin (88).The 35-year-old left-arm spinner became the second-fastest all-rounder in the world to reach this milestone, behind only England's Ian Botham, who did it in 72 Tests. Jadeja secured his 300th wicket by dismissing Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud, adding another highlight to his illustrious career.India's bowling coach Morne Morkel hailed Jadeja as a "complete package" during a post-match press conference. Morkel praised Jadeja's exceptional abilities with both bat and ball, along with his remarkable fielding, noting that he is the kind of player any team would want.Jadeja's longstanding partnership with fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been instrumental in India's dominance in Test cricket, which was once again on display in the series against Bangladesh. Despite losing two full days to rain, India's bowlers made short work of Bangladesh on Tuesday, dismissing them for 146 in their second innings and setting up a modest target of 95 runs.Ravichandran Ashwin (3/50), Ravindra Jadeja (3/34), and Jasprit Bumrah (3/17) led the attack, ensuring India remained unbeaten at home in Test series since 2012. Subsequently, India cruised to a 7-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second Test, securing a 2-0 series sweep in Kanpur. The dominant win, which followed their massive 280-run triumph in the first Test in Chennai, solidified India's position at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.

Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional all-around abilities have earned him high praise from India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel. Jadeja recently achieved the remarkable feat of 300 Test wickets and 3000 runs, becoming the second fastest to reach this milestone.Morkel hailed Jadeja as a "complete package" who excels in all aspects of the game. "He bats, he bowls, he's a guy in the field that can make magic happen," Morkel said. "He's a guy that you want in your team, and he's done that for so many years for India."Jadeja's partnership with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been a formidable force for India. Morkel noted that the duo's ability to restrict scoring opportunities has been key to their success. "These are guys that don't give you any bad balls," he said. "You always have to find ways to score. If you face that from both ends, you're going to work hard for your run."Despite facing weather-related challenges in the ongoing Test against Bangladesh, Morkel praised the Indian team's resilience. "The way the guys went off the field, still doing their gym work, looking after their bodies, was impressive to see," he said. "We knew, once we get the opportunity, we're always going to look at the positive way and how we can impact that."Morkel also commended the Indian batters for their aggressive approach in the first innings. "The way the boys went to the ball up-front, it was incredible to see," he said. "We created the pressure (with the ball) and brought wickets, and then to show the intent with the bat was awesome."Morkel emphasized the importance of creating pressure in Test cricket. "If you can do that for a long period, you'll get results," he said. "This group so far has been on the money, great to see how we adapt to conditions."He also praised the Indian batters' versatility and ability to adapt to different situations. "We've got guys that can play different styles," he said. "That's one of the advantages of our batting line-up is that we've got guys that can really sort of play the moment and put bowlers under pressure."Morkel concluded by expressing his admiration for the Indian team's professionalism. "For me, it's so far, so enjoyable to see how professional they are and how they go about their daily life to put on a performance," he said. "When it comes to recovery, you know, it's right up there."