Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Ravindra Jadeja’s comeback performance in Test cricket

Former Indian batter praises Jadeja's bowling and crucial knock in Nagpur during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Sanjay Manjrekar has hailed the remarkable return of Ravindra Jadeja to Test cricket after a prolonged injury layoff. Jadeja, who had been sidelined due to a knee injury sustained during the Asia Cup last year, delivered a stunning performance in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, earning the joint Player of the Series accolade with Ravichandran Ashwin.

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Speaking during a post-series discussion on Star Sports, Manjrekar praised Jadeja’s ability to handle the unique pressure of a rank turner pitch, stating that the Test match pressure is vastly different from any other cricketing format. The former Indian batter highlighted that Jadeja’s return to international cricket after a long break made his performances all the more impressive.

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Jadeja showcased his prowess with both bat and ball during the series, contributing a crucial 70-run knock and taking seven wickets in the first Test in Nagpur. He followed that up with a stunning 10-wicket match haul in the second Test in Delhi, earning him the Player of the Match award.

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Manjrekar acknowledged that Jadeja’s bowling style was ideally suited for turning tracks and praised his ability to deliver under pressure. The commentator emphasized the importance of Jadeja’s knock in Nagpur, which helped India build a significant lead. Manjrekar highlighted that Jadeja’s performance with both bat and ball was crucial in helping India win the match and clinch the series.

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