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WORLD RECORD: 1st time ever 2 spinners are at the top of ICC Test rankings
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![Jadeja has 129 wickets in just 28 Tests. (Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-197472844.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Jadeja has 129 wickets in just 28 Tests. (Photo: AP)
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![Ashiwn on the hand picked up 8 wickets in the recently concluded Test and has maintained his top spot. (Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-221312450.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Ashiwn on the hand picked up 8 wickets in the recently concluded Test and has maintained his top spot. (Photo: AP)
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![The man of the match went to Ashwin for his heroics in the second innings as he picked 6 wickets to bowl out Australia for 112. (Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-904614105.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The man of the match went to Ashwin for his heroics in the second innings as he picked 6 wickets to bowl out Australia for 112. (Photo: AP)
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![Ashwin has 269 wickets in 47 Test matches and he also became the fastest to 25 five-wicket hauls. (Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-1126485969.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Ashwin has 269 wickets in 47 Test matches and he also became the fastest to 25 five-wicket hauls. (Photo: AP)
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![The last time two bowlers shared the top spot was in April 2008 when Dale Steyn and Muttiah Muralidaran were at the top.](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-798368637.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The last time two bowlers shared the top spot was in April 2008 when Dale Steyn and Muttiah Muralidaran were at the top.
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![Jadeja was previously at No. 2 before the start of this Bengaluru Test and now he is jointly placed on 892 points at No. 1 with Ashwin. (Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-1231311388.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Jadeja was previously at No. 2 before the start of this Bengaluru Test and now he is jointly placed on 892 points at No. 1 with Ashwin. (Photo: AP)
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![By virtue of this performance Jadeja has now joined R Ashwin as the No. 1 Test bowler in ICC players rankings. (Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-359444468.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
By virtue of this performance Jadeja has now joined R Ashwin as the No. 1 Test bowler in ICC players rankings. (Photo: AP)
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![This is the first time ever when a pair of spinners are placed jointly at the top of ICC Test bowlers rankings. (Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-555109978.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
This is the first time ever when a pair of spinners are placed jointly at the top of ICC Test bowlers rankings. (Photo: AP)
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![Ravindra Jadeja played an important role by picking up 7 wickets in the second Test at Bengaluru to help Indian win the match by 75 runs and level the series 1-1.(Photo: AP)](https://wcstatic.abplive.in/en/prod/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gallery-image-478255216.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Ravindra Jadeja played an important role by picking up 7 wickets in the second Test at Bengaluru to help Indian win the match by 75 runs and level the series 1-1.(Photo: AP)
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