“I Think Like Captain But Am Not One”: Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday stated the Eden Gardens observe supplied extra flip within the afternoon when the South African spinners bowled, in comparison with the night when Indian bowlers operated. He was talking after India beat South Africa by 243 runs in a Cricket World Cup match. India’s endlessly ‘Most Valuable Player’ (MVP) himself left an influence on the sport by scoring an unbeaten 29 not out and taking 5 for 33 however it was the peerless Kohli, who was adjudged the Player of the Match award for his record-equalling unbeaten 101.

If the one participant, apart from Rohit Sharma, who could make everybody snort effortlessly, that’s Ravindra Jadeja. With 110 impactful runs and 14 wickets, Jadeja is definitely doing on this version what Yuvraj Singh did in 2011.

“From the first day, I think like a captain but it is another thing that I am not the one. As an all-rounder, scoring 30-35 runs and being a partnership breaker, that’s the role I have. I always try to give an impactful performance. And I never take fielding for granted. I can also miss a catch, so I am always prepared, that if I get a catch, I don’t relax on the field. So, I just keep trying. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. But I keep trying,” Ravindra Jadeja stated.

For him, massive wickets towards Australia and South Africa and essential runs towards New Zealand matter loads. “My rhythm has been good in the last few games and I am happy that I am able to contribute for the team in important games. I am delivering with both bat and ball. I will be more confident about my own game in the coming matches.” But he additionally admitted that Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj have made the job simpler for him.

“Whatever track you play on, if fast bowlers are getting a couple of wickets upfront, it becomes easier for the spinner because the new batters can’t play shots straight up and spinner becomes more confident while varying speeds and using more subtle variations.

“So sooner bowlers are giving 2-3 wickets or much more up-front. Hope we are able to proceed like this in knock-outs.