Ravindra Jadeja: Twist in the controversy declared by the Indian team, Ravindra Jadeja reveals when the fans clash
Mohali, First Published Mar 5, 2022, 8:29 PM IST
Mohali: In the first innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka (IND vs SL 1st Test), Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said that he was the one who declared the individual score at 175. Jadeja’s explanation comes in the backdrop of strong criticism that captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid were trying to declare Team India without allowing Jadeja to complete a double century.
Rohit Sharma conveyed a message through Kuldeep Yadav, “Look at the double century and then declare it.” But I opposed that proposal. Ravindra Jadeja told a news conference after the second day of the Mohali Test:
Turns out the fans
In Mohali, the Indian team declared while Jadeja was on 175 *. This time India was 574-8. Ravindra Jadeja (175 off 228 balls) and Mohammad Shami (20 * off 34 balls) were at the crease. Later, Rohit and Dravid were attacked and several people took to social media. They claimed that if two or three more overs had been allowed, Jadeja would have scored his maiden double century. A fan tweeted that Rohit has denied the biggest achievement of Jadeja’s career.
Meanwhile, some came out in support of Rohit and Dravid. One fan argues that it is not easy for a player who has batted long in Tests to score 25 runs in 2-3 overs. They are reminded of the need to beat Sri Lanka twice on a flat pitch. Some fans are reminded of the old decision made by captain Rahul Dravid in 2004 when master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was 194 *. Anyway, the big fight between the fans has come to an end with Jadeja’s reply.
Jadeja’s decision was a success
In the final hours of the second day, Jadeja’s suggestion to declare before the double century was to the advantage of the Indian team. At stumps on the second day, Sri Lanka were 108 for four in 43 overs. Jadeja, Ashwin and Bumrah were the mainstays of the Sri Lankan side. Patum Nisanka (26) and Charith Asalanka (1) were at the crease. Lahiru Thirimanne (17), Dimuth Karunaratne (28), Angelo Mathews (22) and Dhananjaya de Silva (1) were the other outfield Sri Lankan batsmen.
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