"Don't Rush Him": Ex India Star On 'Indispensable' Ravindra Jadeja's Return For Rajkot Test

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said that Team India should not rush back star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja into the side for the third Test against England, since he will have to bowl a lot and also offer plenty with his bat and fielding. India will play the third Test against England at Rajkot from February 15 onwards. The series is level at 1-1, with three matches to go. Jadeja, who missed the second Test due to injury, has been included in the squad for the remainder of the series, but his being on the field is subject to his fitness, as per the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Aakash said, "Ravindra Jadeja is indispensable in this team, there is no doubt about that. However, because he is indispensable, you do not want to rush him back too quickly, as he will have to bowl a lot."

Aakash also added if Jadeja returns, India could play four spinners along with Jasprit Bumrah in the third game.

"He will also have to bat and field. He is a three-dimensional player. So for him, I would say move ahead with caution. If he comes, India might start thinking about playing four spinners with Bumrah," he stated.

Aakash also said that if KL Rahul is fit, he will walk back into the team since he is not doing wicketkeeping and is playing as a batter. But if he is not available, Mumbai's domestic cricket sensation, Sarfaraz Khan, could make his international debut.

"KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are a part of this team, which was going to be the case. I think KL Rahul should walk into this team because it was a niggle, it was not a tear or something, especially since he is a batter and is not keeping currently," said Aakash.

"So I am assuming he will be available in Rajkot and will play