Ajay Jadeja admitted that he was stunned by the Indian group administration’s determination to ship Axar Patel forward of Virat Kohli on Day 3 of the second Test in opposition to Bangladesh. Axar got here into bat after Pujara was dismissed on Saturday.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 24, 2022 20:20 IST
Kohli was dismissed for only one run on Saturday (Courtesy: AP)
By India Today Web Desk: Ajay Jadeja has questioned the choice to ship Axar Patel forward of Virat Kohli on Saturday throughout day three of the second Test in opposition to Bangladesh.
India had been set a goal of 145 runs to win however the prime order collapsed and Patel got here in after Pujara was dismissed. The vistors have already loss 4 wickets and nonetheless want 100 runs to win the sport.
Jadeja was left stunned with the transfer made by the Indian group administration. As quoted by Sportskeeda, the previous cricketer stated Kohli is the world’s finest participant and there have been 15 overs left. Jadeja additionally questioned why Rishabh Pant wasn’t despatched to bat if India had been wanting had been for a left-ringht mixture within the center.
“He is the world’s best player. 15 overs were left. Saba Karim said it could have been because of the left-right combination, which is an obvious thought, but then I feel – did Rishabh Pant take a sleeping pill? I will also say that it is easy for us to say this from here; we don’t know if someone was not feeling well,” stated Jadeja.
Jadeja stated that whereas Patel did bat nicely, it type of confirmed the considering within the dressing room in the mean time.
“Axar Patel batted very well, but when he came, you came to know what would have been the thinking in the dressing room. The result is one thing, but the decision you take, which is in your hands, shows a lot.”
The former cricketer went on to say that the primary over of India’s second innings had a huge effect.
“The first over made a huge impact. There was an lbw appeal; the umpire gave it out; you took the DRS, and that ball was going straight. After a few deliveries, the ball spun, and your captain got out.”
“Anyone can get out any time, but that over’s impact continued to carry forward. Cheteshwar Pujara generally does not make mistakes. He is one of those players who is known for his solidity, and he got out jumping down the track.”
“The pressure kept on mounting. Shubman Gill made a mistake; the ball went straight, and then Virat Kohli got out when the ball pitched in the rough. These things keep on happening in the game,” stated Jadeja.
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Dec 24, 2022