India vs Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja is batting a bit low in Tests in my view, says R Ashwin
India vs Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja, who batted at No. 7 within the first innings of the Mohali Test, hit 175 not out, breaking Kapil Dev’s report for the very best Test rating by an Indian batting at that place.
Jadeja is unquestionably one of many high all-rounders, says Rohit Sharma (AP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSJadeja hit an unbeaten 175 in India’s 1st Test win vs Sri LankaJadeja has averaged 47.76 in Tests since 2018Jadeja broke Kapil Dev’s report at No. 7 within the Mohali Test
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped reward on Ravindra Jadeja, saying the all-rounder’s batting has gone a notch greater within the current previous. Ashwin’s feedback got here after Jadeja shone with 175 not out in India’s innings and a 222-run win over Sri Lanka within the first of a 2-Test sequence in Mohali.
Ashwin mentioned Jadeja is batting a bit too low within the Indian Test aspect and he would like to see him despatched higher-up the batting order.
Jadeja hit 175 not out, his highest Test rating within the first innings as India posted 574/8 declared earlier than he turned to select 9 wickets as Sri Lanka have been bundled out for 174 and 178 of their two innings inside 3 days in Mohali.
Jadeja broke a Kapil Dev’s report for the very best rating by an Indian batting at No. 7 in Test cricket. The all-rounder had a chance to get to his maiden Test double hundred however Rohit Sharma revealed on Sunday that it was Jadeja’s name to declare the innings earlier than Tea on Day 2.
He turned solely the sixth cricketer and the primary Indian in 60 years to hit a 150-plus and decide up a 5-wicket haul.
“I think he has really come a long way in the last four-five years. The number he is batting is a bit low in my opinion. His batting has gone one notch higher. He knows what he is doing and it reflects in the way he is batting,” Ashwin mentioned.
Jadeja has made essential contributions with the bat, each at house and in abroad circumstances within the current previous. Since 2018, Jadeja has hit 1194 runs in 23 Tests at a mean of 47.76, which is properly above his profession common.
He is among the high all-rounders: Rohit Sharma
Skipper Rohit Sharma additionally mentioned on Sunday that the group administration is trying to make full use of Jadeja’s starvation to attain large.
“To me, he is one of the top (allrounders) definitely. Look at the performances. To score 175 not out and take nine wickets in the game, he’s just upping his game every time we see him.
“In the previous as properly, once we performed in India, his contribution with the bat decrease down the order and taking these essential wickets. You know, he simply appears to be including much more to his sport each time he performs. He’s very hungry, as you’ll be able to see. That starvation is one thing that drives athletes to maneuver ahead. I see that in Jadeja clearly. He’s fairly hungry for fulfillment, for runs and to do properly for the group,” Rohit mentioned.
