Ravindra Jadeja has once again added another feather in his cap by overtaking Harbhajan Singh in an all-time Indian cricket record. During the second Test against the West Indies in Delhi, on Day 4 he dismissed opener John Campbell to push past Harbhajan Singh’s tally and become India’s third highest wicket-taker in international cricket on home soil. With this wicket, Jadeja’s home tally rose to 377, one more than Harbhajan’s 376. He now trails only Anil Kumble (476) and Ravichandran Ashwin (475) in the list of India’s most successful bowlers at home across formats.
This is a high-value milestone because “most wickets at home for India (all formats)” is a composite measure that reflects consistency over years in Test, ODI and T20 matches on Indian venues. Jadeja’s ability to be prolific in home conditions has always been one of his strengths, especially with his left-arm orthodox spin that thrives on Indian pitches. The wicket of Campbell was symbolic: it not only broke a partnership but also nudged Jadeja past a legend of Indian spin bowling.
To put this achievement in perspective: Harbhajan Singh, over a long and distinguished career, carved out that mark of 376 home wickets, which stood for years as a benchmark. Jadeja surpassing him signals not just longevity, but sustained effectiveness across formats and conditions at home. That’s no small feat in modern cricket, where pitches, formats and team strategies evolve so rapidly.
It also reinforces Jadeja’s place among India’s all-time great bowlers. He is now firmly in the top three for this particular stat, and his overall contributions as a genuine all-rounder make him even more valuable. Beyond home wickets, he offers batting, fielding, and balance to India’s lineup, qualities that distinguish him from many pure bowlers.
Some critics might argue that home conditions favor spin, or that bowlers who play more matches have more opportunities to accumulate wickets. But that doesn’t diminish the significance: Jadeja has delivered match-turning performances consistently. He has shown he can rise to the occasion, and this record is yet another testament to that.
Of course, Kumble and Ashwin still remain the giants ahead in this list. But Jadeja’s climb shows he is steadily chipping away. At 36 (or around that age), he still has opportunities to extend the record further. He could well become India’s leading wicket-taker at home in future, especially if he maintains fitness and form.
In sum, by overtaking Harbhajan Singh, Ravindra Jadeja has redefined one more benchmark in Indian cricket. It’s a moment of merit, a moment of proof that in the modern era an all-rounder can still dominate with the ball, and a moment that enriches his legacy among India’s spin legends.
