Sunil Gavaskar opined that criticism of whether Ravindra Jadeja should have been in the T20 World Cup 2024 must end. Jadeja might still be seen as a pumped-up version of himself in the ongoing multi-nation competition as he has not yet the best of him as he managed to score 16 runs at a modest average of 8 with a strike rate of 145. 45. Similarly, the same seems to be true with the veteran who, with the ball, has managed to take only a wicket to date at the pricey rate of 7. 80.
Experience and Fielding Skills Make Ravindra Jadeja Valuable, Says Sunil Gavaskar
Jadeja played the last ODI against Australia on 24th June, in which he played a useful knock of 9 N.O off just 5 balls. After that, he bowled only 1 over when Glenn Maxwell targeted his bowling for a big hitting. But Gavaskar thought that Jadeja should not be under consideration for the probe as the latter has good records and talents. Speaking to the Mean magazine The Little Master stated that Jadeja offers a lot of value with his experience and in the field.
“I am not at all concerned as he is very experienced. For whatever opportunities he’s got, he’s done well. And don’t forget, in the field itself, he saved 20 to 30 runs with his fielding ability, taking catches, and getting the run out. So don’t forget those 20-30 plus runs. Then he enters the field, with anything that he does with the bat and ball is an added value to his ability,”
“So I don’t think we should even think about questioning (Jadeja). The problem with India and Indian fans is, 2 bad games and you go ”what to do with him, what to do with him?’,” Gavaskar said on Star Sports.
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“You know that is the worry. Nobody who asks these questions even thinks about their own professions, whether they have made 2 errors and whether people are questioning their place in their own profession, whichever profession they are. This is just simply a good topic for television, you don’t question Jadeja’s place in the playing XI. He’s a rock star,” Gavaskar further added.