IND vs SL LIVE: India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a startling comeback from injury as he dominated proceedings on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 1st Test on Saturday. Jadeja, who resumed his innings 44, went on to score an unbeaten 175, helping the hosts to a mammoth 574 in their 1st innings. The all-rounder then followed it up with a tight spell with the ball, dismissing Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne as Sri Lanka ended the day reeling at 108/4. Follow Insidesport.in for all India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Updates.
IND vs SL LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja reveals success secret after “Rockstar” flattens records with unbeaten 175
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Saturday said he was calm and batted in his normal way on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Jadeja registered his highest Test score of 175 as India declared at a mammoth 574/8 in 129.2 overs. The all-rounder’s effort is the highest score by an Indian batting No.7 or lower for India, breaking Kapil Dev’s record, who scored 163 back in 1986.
“Feeling really good. Yesterday Rishabh was playing really well, he was taking the bowlers on, so I was just staying at the non-striker’s end and enjoying his batting,” said Jadeja in a post-match chat with the broadcasters.
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Talking about conversations with Rishabh Pant and Ravichandran Ashwin while stitching century-plus stand with them, Jadeja remarked, “I was just taking my time and being very calm in the middle, me and Rishabh were talking about building a partnership and had a similar conversation with Ash also.”
Asked about his batting as well alongside Ashwin, Jadeja commented, “Today, I just stayed calm and batted normally. I always enjoy batting with him (Ashwin), bowling with him, it is all about teamwork, one man can’t win you the game and it has to be a team effort.”
Jadeja signed off by saying that the pitch will deteriorate as the match continues. “The wicket might turn more as the game progresses and the oddball is also keeping low, we will try to bowl wicket to wicket.”
IND vs SL LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja reveals success secret after “Rockstar” flattens records with unbeaten 175
The all-rounder came to bat when India were 228/5 and took the score past 500, thanks to a brilliant knock. At the time of writing, the 33-year-old cricketer from Jamnagar is unbeaten on 171, while India’s score is 564/8.
Jadeja has also broken a couple of records with this knock. This was his first 150+ score in Test cricket, while he also scored the most runs in an inning by an Indian, batting in number 7 or blow.
Highest score for India batting #7 or below
171* (still batting) – Ravindra Jadeja vs SL Mohali 2022
163 – Kapil Dev vs SL Kanpur 1986
159*- Rishabh Pant vs Aus Sydney 2019
144 – MS Dhoni vs WI Kolkata 2011
In what is a fitting tribute to legendary cricketer Shane Warne, who passed away on Friday, his apprentice Ravindra Jadeja slammed a sensational century against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Notably, Jadeja rose to fame back whilst playing for Rajasthan Royals, under the captaincy of Warne. The Australian leg-spinner always seemed to have enormous faith on the-then budding youngster, and a day after his demise, the student has given a tribute to the master.
IND vs SL LIVE: Ravindra Jadeja reveals success secret after “Rockstar” flattens records with unbeaten 175
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