Sanjay Manjrekar on Jadeja: ‘Disappointing’ Tactical Awareness Cost India

Following India’s loss in the 1st Test at Leeds, cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar critiqued Ravindra Jadeja’s tactical decisions during the match. Manjrekar specifically mentioned that Jadeja failed to fully utilize the rough patches on the pitch on Day 5, which could have significantly impacted the game. The seasoned commentator felt that Jadeja, with his experience, should have performed better, especially considering the helpful pitch conditions. Jadeja’s bowling figures included one wicket and 172 runs conceded in 47 overs. Manjrekar was particularly critical of Jadeja’s approach against Ben Duckett, noting that a more proactive strategy was needed.