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Most No-Balls by Spinners Since 2021: Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja holds an unwanted record in Test cricket. While Jadeja is considered a key pillar of the Indian bowling attack, having recently achieved the significant milestone of 350 Test wickets, concerns are mounting within the team management regarding his lack of front-foot discipline. Since 2021, Jadeja has bowled 88 no-balls in Test cricket, the highest number recorded by any spinner in the world during this period.
Most No-Balls by Spinners in Test Cricket (Since 2021)
| Rank | Player Name | Country | No-Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravindra Jadeja | India | 88 |
| 2 | Noman Ali | Pakistan | 40 |
| 3 | Lasith Embuldeniya | Sri Lanka | 33 |
| 4 | Jack Leach | England | 19 |
| 5 | Jomel Warrican | West Indies | 17 |
| 5 | Zahir Khan | Afghanistan | 17 |
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IND vs SL: This issue regarding crease discipline was clearly evident during the recent Test series against Sri Lanka. Across the four innings of the first two Test matches, he bowled a total of eight no-balls.
In the first Test, Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva survived being dismissed off a no-ball, receiving a crucial reprieve.Ravindra Jadeja vs Global Spinners: A Shocking Difference in Stats
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This statistic regarding Jadeja is truly startling when compared to other international spinners:
- Far Ahead of Competitors: Pakistan's Noman Ali, who holds the second spot (40 no-balls), is well behind with a tally less than half of Jadeja's total.
- Top 5 Combined Struggle to Match: The five spinners following Jadeja on the list have collectively bowled 126 no-balls a figure just 38 higher than Jadeja's individual total of 88.
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