Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav became the first Indian left-arm spinning duo to pick up seven wickets in ODI International, as they rattled the West Indies middle order in the 1st ODI of three-match series against West Indies.

The Indian spinners achieved this historic feat in the 1st game as they utilized the conditions in Barbados to the fullest, as the West Indian batters found no answer to Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in the 1st game, as they would apply themselves to score runs against experienced Indian spinners.

Speaking to the broadcasters after the game, Kuldeep Yadav said that initially he thought the condition would be a seaming paradise but was happy with to pick up seven wickets for the side alongside Ravindra Jadeja as the surface offered some spin and bounce in the team and lauded Mukesh Kumar for his impressive debut in the ODI Cricket.

“I thought it will be a seaming paradise, we are happy we got 7 wickets from our side. It was spinning a bit, and there was a bounce as well. It’s always good to have competition, we just try to work together,” Kuldeep Yadav said.

“I am following Ravindra Jadeja in everything he does, he is my favorite. The fast bowlers gave us a good start today, Mukesh [Kumar] bowled really well on his debut,” Kuldeep Yadav added.

Meanwhile, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has surpassed former Indian skipper Kapil Dev to become India’s highest wicket-taker against West Indies in ODI Cricket. The 34-year-old now has 44 wickets against the Men in Maroon in One-day Internationals after dismissing the West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd in the 18th over of the game.

Ravindra Jadeja has been an integral part of the Indian team since he made his debut for India and his all-around ability gives balance to the Indian team in all three formats.

With a lot of cricket to be played in Sub-continental conditions for the next six months, Rohit Sharma-led side will require Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in their top form to provide a much-needed breakthrough in the middle overs, as they can bowl in tandem to make it difficult for the opponents.

Kuldeep Yadav has shown the ability to pick up wickets consistently in the middle overs, which has provided a different dimension to India’s bowling, as the World Cup games could be played on slow wickets, which may assist the spinner in the middle overs.