Ravindra Jadeja International Career Countdown: There was a time when Ravindra Jadeja was considered the hero of victory. He was at the forefront in helping Team India win not only with his lethal bowling but also with his explosive batting. He was also the hero of India’s victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. He played the biggest role in making India the champion by taking 12 wickets in 5 matches. This is the reason why former Indian captain MS Dhoni used to call him ‘Sir Jadeja’. However, questions are now being raised on Ravindra Jadeja’s ability to win matches as he is no longer as effective with ball and bat as he used to be.
Jadeja’s card may be cut from Champions Trophy!
Ravindra Jadeja, who was a complete flop in the Border Gavaskar Trophy, is also looking difficult to be selected in the Champions Trophy. According to BCCI sources, head coach Gautam Gambhir and the team management are now preparing for the ODI World Cup 2027. It can start with the Champions Trophy. Jadeja’s poor performance in both white-ball and red-ball formats has forced the team management to think ahead of him.
Gautam Gambhir has been very determined to build a core team in every format. He has not made much changes in the longer format so far but he can take a big decision to prepare a strong base for the ODI World Cup. He wants to give opportunity to some new young players. Ravindra Jadeja’s selection in Team India will depend on what the selection committee wants.
It is being told that the selectors are confused about Jadeja in ODI. Jadeja’s batting has declined. In the last two years, he has not been very effective while batting at number 7 in ODIs. The strike rate of Jadeja, who increases the run rate at the end of the innings, is less than 75. He was not selected for the ODI series in Sri Lanka after announcing his retirement from T20 International cricket after winning the T20 World Cup in July last year. The source said, even in Test cricket, the team management is forced to think beyond this.
Big challenge for Akshar Patel Jadeja
Whereas Akshar Patel’s current form is a big challenge for Jadeja. He has been included as a substitute for Jadeja. Washington Sundar’s emergence as a steady off-spinner is also a big positive. Kuldeep Yadav’s fitness is being closely monitored and the BCCI medical team is hopeful that he will be fit in time before the Champions Trophy.
The selectors for the Champions Trophy will be aware that the pitches in Dubai have historically favored slow bowlers. The selectors may be tempted to choose an additional left-arm bowler in the batting order. Akshar’s ability to bat at the top of the order puts him one step ahead of Jadeja.
