Why Ravindra Jadeja should play in BGT Test?
It has been nearly 7 years since Jadeja’s Test debut in December 2012, Jadeja has always batted at No. 8, occasionally shifting up or down the order when needed. Initially regarded as a left-arm spinner with the ability to hit lower down the order, his batting stats, an average of 32.50 in 43 Tests, with one century and 11 fifties are some solid stats for a lower-order player. So Let’s take a look at Why Ravindra Jadeja should play in BGT Test?
The Stats mentioned above don’t do justice to Jadeja’s batting potential. While the team expects him to just be a defensive player in away games, his batting stints are significantly undervalued.
Jadeja Rises When the Top Order Falls
Ravindra Jadeja has shown his strong performance in challenging situations, particularly when India’s top order falls. His ability to be flexible on various pitch conditions, whether on turning tracks at home challenging bouncing, or swinging pitches abroad has made him an important player in the lineup.
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Jadeja’s calm mental presence and solid technique provide stability, inspiring confidence in his batting partners, be it pros like KL Rahul or young talents like Nitish Kumar Reddy. His finest example of resilience came during the Gabba Test when India’s top order collapsed at 74/5.
Jadeja, returning to the team after sitting out the previous matches, anchored the innings and played a vital role in keeping India’s fight alive in the 3rd Test in Gabba, even though the target was steep.
Why his need is a Demand
Ravindra Jadeja’s batting is defined by simplicity and efficiency, with no extravagant movements or fuss. He focuses on getting the job done, and his celebrated bat-twirl after milestones adds a personal touch.
Mohammad Kaif emphasized that India should not drop Jadeja for the remaining Tests of the series. Unlike the top-order, Jadeja was composed and looked the most comfortable against Australian bowling.
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His knock of 77 in tough Gabba conditions was important in helping India avoid the follow-on. With over 3312 Test runs and 319 wickets, Jadeja’s all-round skills make him an indispensable asset for India in the upcoming test, as Team India sets sight on the top spot of the World Test Championship Table.
