Gautam Gambhir has said that Jadeja’s excellent performance outside India was the reason for the accumulation of runs in the Mohali Test.
The first Test between India and Sri Lanka is being played in Mogali, Punjab. India declared their first innings at 574 for 8 in 129.2 overs. Jadeja was the backbone of the Indian team in both Test batting and bowling.
Ravindra Jadeja top-scored for India with 175 not out (228 balls, 17 fours, 3 sixes). Jadeja, who excelled in batting, also showed his magic in bowling. He took 5 wickets in the first innings of the Sri Lankan team.
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir said, “Jadeja is a valuable player. He has scored plenty of half-centuries abroad. Jadeja’s excellent performance outside India led to the accumulation of runs in the Mohali Test. I still hope his self-confidence will increase.
You only see the end result. But Jadeja has put in a lot of effort to score these 175 runs. That’s why I got the chance to go down as the 7th player. If Jadeja had not taken runs in that situation, the team management could have appointed someone else. Why, Aswin may be in 7th place. After taking runs in such a difficult situation, you will have opportunities to improve your stats, ”said Gambhir.
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