"With Age...": Ex-BCCI Selector On Ravindra Jadeja's Challenges In Making A Comeback From Injury

08.09.2022 - 11:07 sports.ndtv.com

Ravindra Jadeja posted a photo on social media on Tuesday after undergoing underwent a knee surgery along with a caption, in which he informed that he would try to get back to competitive cricket as soon as he can."The surgery was successful.

There are many people to thank for their support and involvement - BCCI, my teammates, support staff, physios, doctors and the fans.

I will start my rehab soon and try to get back to cricket soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes," Jadeja wrote on Instagram.

However, former BCCI selector Saba Karim feels this time the 33-year-old Jadeja must take time while making a comeback. "It's a tough phase for him because whenever he comes back, he has always done well and for him to get injured at such a critical juncture in his career is not so easy.

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The series against Australia turned out to be a great one for the Indian cricket team. The Rohit Sharma-led side went down in the first T20I, but made a strong comeback in the next two matches to pocket the three-match contest 2-1. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel was the star of the show as he was adjudged Man of the Series for taking eight wickets on three matches. He not only had the highest number of wickets in the series but was most economical (6.30 RPO) too.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Takes 'Baby Steps' In Road To Recovery

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Tuesday shared a video of his rehab from the National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru. The southpaw had undergone a knee surgery and is currently in the process of recovery. In the video shared by him, Jadeja could be seen walking with crepe bandage on his right knee. The player takes small steps with extreme care during the walk to make sure he doesn't put too much pressure on his injured leg.

"Everyone Thought Ravindra Jadeja's Absence Would Weaken India, But...": Australia Coach Andrew McDonald

Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the T20 series was expected to weaken India but the hosts found an able replacement in "outstanding" Axar Patel, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald. Left-arm spinner Axar, who was shoed in as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Jadeja, impressed everyone with his bowling, ending as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match series. "Axar, in particular, had an outstanding series. With Jaddu out everyone thought that it might become a bit of a weakness for India, but they've found another one again, which tends to happen," McDonald said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the series.

Everyone thought Ravindra Jadeja's absence would weaken India but Axar Patel was outstanding: Andrew McDonald

Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the T20 series was expected to weaken India but the hosts found an able replacement in "outstanding" Axar Patel, said Australia coach Andrew McDonald. Left-arm spinner Axar, who was shoed in as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Jadeja, impressed everyone with his bowling, ending as the leading wicket-taker in the three-match series. “Axar, in particular, had an outstanding series. With Jaddu out everyone thought that it might become a bit of a weakness for India, but they've found another one again, which tends to happen,” McDonald said at the post-match press conference after India clinched the series. The Australian bowling attack, comprising the pace duo of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, was taken to the cleaners by the Indian batters.

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan's Latest Instagram Reel With Ravindra Jadeja Leaves Internet In Splits

Shikhar Dhawan on Saturday shared a funny reel on Instagram with Ravindra Jadeja. In the clip, Dhawan could be seen dancing in joy while Jadeja lip-syncs to the famous Bollywood dialogue "Iski shaadi karwa dijiye, zimmedari ayegi to sudhar jayeja. (Get him married. Once he gets responsibilities, he will come on track). Not only the fans, but also the Indian teammates of the duo reacted to the post. Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Khaleel Ahmed posted laughing emojis.

"They Are The Favourites": Ex-BCCI Selector On Potential T20 World Cup Winner. It's Not India

The 2022 T20 World Cup starts next month in Australia and all the teams are in the final phase of their preparations. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is currently playing against defending T20 World Cup champions Australia in a bilateral series. After a forgettable Asia Cup campaign, where they could not qualify for the final, the series against Australia followed by one against South Africa will be the final two bilateral contests that India play ahead of the T20 World Cup. On the other hand, Pakistan are playing England in a seven-match T20I series. All these teams are heavyweights going into the T20 World Cup.