Ravinda Jadeja's valiant 61 off 181 balls in the second innings of the 4th Test against England got India tantalizingly close to a victory at Lord's. However, the heartbreaking dismissal of Mohammed Siraj meant that the hosts, England, secured a 22-run victory to go 2-1 up in the 5-match series. After the conclusion of the match, many India greats like Anil Kumble, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sourav Ganguly, etc, suggested that Jadeja could've batted a little more aggressively in the chase. However, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had nothing but praise for the all-rounder.
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The likes of Anil Kumble, Sunil Gavaskar, R Ashwin, etc. all suggested that Ravindra Jadeja should've batted more aggressively in the second innings of the Lord's Test.
Gautam Gambhir in Team India dressing room© Grab from BCCI Video
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- Ravindra Jadeja scored 61 off 181 balls in the second innings at Lord's against England
- Many India greats suggested that the team could've won had Jadeja batted in a more attacking manner
- Coach Gautam Gambhir, however, said, "That was an incredible fight, that was absolutely brilliant."
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Siraj, who fought for 13.2 overs with Jadeja, believes it is hard to find a player with a repertoire like the 36-year-old and said, "As a team, as a player, Jaddu bhai is extraordinary in the fielding, in bowling, in batting, he has improved in everything."
"He makes runs in every important situation for the team. It is difficult to find a player like him for our team. We are lucky to have such a player in our team," he concluded.
Jadeja's fight with his sword has been a prominent aspect in India's batting department. In the first innings, he grabbed the headlines with a commanding 72(131). Jadeja has thrived in England with four successive fifty-plus scores under his belt.
India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate feels Jadeja has elevated his game, and the defence that he pulls out from his loaded arsenal makes him appear like a "proper batter".
"His batting has reached another level. The last two Tests, the consistency and the calmness he has brought to the change room in difficult situations. Watching him for so many years and how he has developed his game. His defence looks rock solid. He looks like a proper batter," Doeschate said.
India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak highlighted Jadeja's special quality and added, "I always felt he has that ability to take that pressure. Anyone with so much experience will get mature. He normally comes out with something what the team needs in any challenging conditions. Really valuable to the team."
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