"Didn't understand..."- Ravindra Jadeja breaks silence on his ODI future after omission from away Australia series
The veteran left-arm spin all-rounder of the Indian side, Ravindra Jadeja, has broken the ice to reveal his ODI future, having been snubbed from the squad for the three-match series against Australia down under.
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The left-arm spin all-rounder of the Indian side, Ravindra Jadeja, has broken silence on his future in the 50-over format after being snubbed from the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia down under. He won the player of the match during the opening Ahmedabad Test against West Indies in the ongoing series, besides picking three wickets in the Delhi Test.
Many were shocked to see the ODI squad without the premier spin all-rounder. The newly appointed captain, Shubman Gill, spoke about how the presence of two veteran batters, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, would strengthen their side for the next 50-over World Cup. However, there was hardly any mention of Jadeja in that discussion.
“The chief selector Ajit Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and captain Shubman Gill spoke to me. They explained the reason behind the decision. It’s not like I found out suddenly — they were clear and honest. But I didn’t understand the reasons. Whenever I get a chance again in the ODI format, I’ll give my best and do what I’ve always done.” Jadeja expressed after the second day of the Delhi Test.
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Jadeja has overall smashed 2806 runs in 137 ODI innings at a strike rate of 85.44 with 13 half-centuries besides picking up 231 wickets at an average of 35.41 with seven four-wicket and a couple of five-wicket hauls. He has the desire to contribute to the national side in ICC events.
“Every cricketer dreams of winning a World Cup. We came close last time but couldn’t finish the job. Hopefully, next time we can go that one step further. I don’t think too much about records. Sometimes it crosses my mind, but it’s not a priority. What matters to me is whether my performance is helping the team win.” The Gujarat-born added.
“Scoring runs or taking wickets only matters if it leads to victories — especially in ICC tournaments or the World Test Championship. When those performances contribute to wins, that’s when I feel truly satisfied.” Ravindra Jadeja concluded. Having not been in the ODI side, he will feature in the home Test series against South Africa in November.
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