India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on cloud nine after completing the milestone of 300 wickets in the longest format on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium, Kanpur on Monday (September 30).

Jadeja became the seventh Indian to reach the coveted landmark. Before him, the likes of Anil Kumble (619), R Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311) and Zaheer Khan (311) have achieved this feat.

"It's special when you achieve something for India. I've been playing Tests for 10 years and finally I've reached this milestone. I've done well and I'm proud of myself, and feeling happy and good," Jadeja told the host broadcaster.

The 35-year-old was particularly happy to accomplish this milestone because everyone used to label him as white-ball specialists.

"It's special and will forever remain with me. As a youngster I started with white-ball cricket and everyone used to tell me that I was a white-ball cricketer. But I worked hard with the red-ball and finally all the hard work has paid off," he added.

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel hailed Ravindra Jadeja as a magician with the ball. "Ravindra Jadeja is a complete package, and the guy has magic hands. Joining the 300-wicket club is special for him," said Morkel during the post-day press meet.

With this milestone, Jadeja completed the rare double of 300 wickets and 3,000 runs in Test cricket. He became the second quickest to achieve this feat behind England legend, Sir Ian Botham.

Jadeja hoped that the hosts can claim the remaining eight Bangladesh wickets and complete a 2-0 whitewash on the final day of the Kanpur Test

The visitors were 26/2 in their second innings at stumps on Day 4, still trailing India by 26 runs.

"As a batter I always try to give myself some time. I react to the ball and score accordingly. Now, it's time to take the eight wickets and chase the target, hopefully it won't be a big total," he remarked.

(With PTI Inputs)