Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin reserved blockbuster reward for Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) teammate Ravindra Jadeja, calling him “extra gifted than he can ever be”. Through the first ODI towards England on Thursday, Jadeja picked up three wickets for simply 26 runs in his 9 overs, serving to India beat the guests by 4 wickets. Whereas talking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin believes Jadeja does not get sufficient recognition, and solely comes beneath the radar when the group is just not doing effectively.
“Our media fails to understand when a participant does effectively. Every time we lose, everybody turns into a villain. He dismissed Joe Root (within the 1st IND vs ENG ODI). Jadeja all the time goes beneath the radar. He’s a ‘Jackpot Jango.’ He’s +10 within the subject, additionally bowls effectively and bats in stress conditions as effectively. We do not give Jadeja sufficient credit score,” Ashwin mentioned on his YouTube channel, ‘Ash ki Baat‘.
Ashwin additionally hailed Jadeja for his all-round skills, suggesting that his former India teammate is a extra gifted cricketer than himself.
“Jadeja is far more gifted than I ever might be. He’s a born athlete. His main benefits lie in his bodily health. He’s naturally match. Even at this age, he can cowl the complete space from lengthy on to deep sq. leg whereas standing at mid-wicket. I would not be shocked. And I will likely be more than pleased for him,” he added.
Through the first ODI, Jadeja accomplished 600 worldwide wickets, changing into solely the fifth India cricketer to take action after Anil Kumble (953), Ashwin (765), Harbhajan Singh (707), and Kapil Dev (697).
Ashwin and Jadeja will likely be reunited throughout the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the previous now a part of the CSK’s squad, having been roped by the franchise for Rs 9.75 crore. Ashwin was launched by Rajasthan Royals forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale.
Ashwin additionally shared his views on India captain Rohit Sharma, amid debate over his regarding type.
The veteran cricketer believes it is excessive time for the India skipper to silence his critics by letting his bat do the speaking forward of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
“This isn’t simple. Should you have a look at it from Rohit’s viewpoint, then clearly, it’s irritating for him. He desires to focus on the collection. He thinks that I’ve performed effectively on this format and I would wish to proceed.
“I am going into the event with a variety of confidence on the again of the One-Day tournaments that I’ve performed,” Ashwin mentioned on on his YouTube channel.
“However folks will ask questions. Those who’re watching will clearly ask. It is a catch-22 scenario. You possibly can’t cease these questions. When will they cease? When he performs,” he added.
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