Laaloo Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Ravindra Jadeja is most widely recognised as a limited-overs specialist and was anointed an IPL 'rockstar' by Shane Warne. Now he wants to "play in white clothes for India." Included in the Indian equation devised to flummox Australia over four Tests at home is a variable: Ravindra Jadeja, all-rounder. In India, Jadeja is most widely recognised as a limited-overs specialist, was anointed an IPL 'rockstar' by Shane Warne and is often slotted in as a prototype modern player, besotted only by the mod-cons thrown up by Twenty20 cricket. But just because he sports a tattoo - his nickname, 'Jaddu' with flowers around it - owns a Hayabusa motorcycle and a horse (among other forms of transportation) doesn't mean Jadeja's ambitions are restricted merely to razzle-dazzle. At one point last season, Jadeja went up to his Saurashtra coach Debu Mitra and said, "I want to play in white clothes for India." Mitra told him he would have to improve his batting and internalise switching gears. The big-picture message: "Get 100 runs in a session in a Test - and the Test can still be open. You have to make it a habit to stay." In 2009-2010, Jadeja had moved up the order from No. 5 & 6 for Saurashtra to No. 4 behind Cheteshwar Pujara. The move gave him the opportunity to reel off big scores, including the three Ranji Trophy triple-centuries for which he is now famous. In a batting-heavy domestic competition, Jadeja is the first Indian to score three triples, with two in 2012-13. It is his most recent - against Railways at his home ground in Rajkot - that Mitra believes has put him in contention for India. "His first 50 came in 162 balls - what does that tell you? He was not the same Ravindra Jadeja everyone had seen in ODIs and T20s." Mitra calls Jadeja a "three-in-one player" - and says, "had he played in the Mumbai Test against England, he would've been a different bowler there." Jadeja is in the white clothes these days, having made his Test debut in Nagpur three months ago. The hard yards of being a genuine allrounder in Test cricket lie ahead. His selection into the Test XI still causes much mumbling. This is a bits-and-pieces player, neither specialist batsman nor specialist bowler, who can tonk the ball and bowl a tight stump-to-stump line as a reserve spinner on heinous wickets. (Great relief then that his fielding is based on a modern regulation: thou shalt not pass.) But a Test allrounder? His state coach says, "He is only 23-24 years old, he is an intelligent cricketer and is a natural. He shouldn't be over-coached. Give him some time, it is only his second Test. I want him to be the best allrounder for India." In real terms, Jadeja is the reason captain M S Dhoni has been pushed one spot up the order to No.6. Dhoni has declared that his position at No.6 is a given until Jadeja gets "comfortable and used to international Test cricket." If he did well, "according to the amount of talent he has" that batting spot would be reconsidered. While Jadeja's Test figures so far read 8-260 at 32.50 at under two runs an over, his two innings at the crease have produced 12 and 16. The demands on Jadeja's batting will only increase. Looking back on his dismissal in Chennai, bowled letting go one from Pattinson that knocked back his off stump, Jadeja said, "I had played 45 balls and had even got set a little. Had I played for 15-20 minutes more, I'm sure I would have been able to bat longer." He admitted to feeling a little "nervous" at not being able to score runs off his strokes. "It's not that I was feeling pressure or anything, just not scoring runs. I should have been more careful." Mitra sets another standard for the man who wants whites. "I would like to see him play 10 consecutive maiden overs in Test cricket. Turn solid defence into a part of his offence." No matter what is made of his role in the India Test team, there is one constant Jadeja sticks to across all formats. He will not choose any category to be fitted into, between batting or bowling all-rounder. "My thinking is that whenever I play for India I have to score runs and I have to take wickets. If I keep doing only one out of those two jobs, then I won't be an all-rounder which is what I'm here for. As much as I can, I have to improve in both departments." http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-australia-2013/content/current/story/622967.html Our number 6 slot is well set. Now time for the openers. Hope vijay keeps his spot :pray:
G_B_ Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 atleast he talking a good game. But i seriously think Jadeja needs a good stint with India A on tour. He should not be selected outside the subcontinent.
rahulrulezz Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Dhoni has declared that his position at No.6 is a given until Jadeja gets "comfortable and used to international Test cricket." If he did well, "according to the amount of talent he has" that batting spot would be reconsidered. SOMEONE KILL ME MAN
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 RIP Indian test cricket. If losers like Jadeja and Vijay are going to be persisted with, then we don't deserve to be in the top 4 rankings
G_B_ Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 RIP Indian test cricket. If losers like Jadeja and Vijay are going to be persisted with, then we don't deserve to be in the top 4 rankings I dont think Vijay will survive. Gambhir will probably be back. Jadeja looks set for the long haul based on this interview.
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I dont think Vijay will survive. Gambhir will probably be back. Jadeja looks set for the long haul based on this interview. Why do we have to persist with failures like Pokebhir and Flatwag? We should give youngsters chances to develop their game and represent India in the long run
Texy Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 From the thread title I was anticipating a new haircut :D
G_B_ Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Why do we have to persist with failures like Pokebhir and Flatwag? We should give youngsters chances to develop their game and represent India in the long run Gambhir is 30 as of now. I think if he can prove his form (which he is starting to with a 100 for India A v aus) then IMO he should be given a chance. Lets keep in mind even Sehwag was dropped for a time before forcing his way back. More than that Murali vijay and maybe even Jadeja is a CSK pick. The fact is Srinivasan's reign is ending in 2014. After that all signs point to Arun Jaitley of Delhi. Jaitley is a strong supporter of both sehwag and Gambhir in the side. I think the biggest challenge to Dhoni's reign will come under Jaitley. There is a good chance if Gambhir is back in form he might take over.
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Gambhir is 30 as of now. I think if he can prove his form (which he is starting to with a 100 for India A v aus) then IMO he should be given a chance. Lets keep in mind even Sehwag was dropped for a time before forcing his way back. More than that Murali vijay and maybe even Jadeja is a CSK pick. The fact is Srinivasan's reign is ending in 2014. After that all signs point to Arun Jaitley of Delhi. Jaitley is a strong supporter of both sehwag and Gambhir in the side. I think the biggest challenge to Dhoni's reign will come under Jaitley. There is a good chance if Gambhir is back in form he might take over. Even if Sehwag and Gambhir come back to the team, what is that improving? Both are badly out of form, I doubt a change of leadership in BCCI will make them great players
G_B_ Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Even if Sehwag and Gambhir come back to the team' date=' what is that improving? Both are badly out of form, I doubt a change of leadership in BCCI will make the great players[/quote'] it wont but i cant see jadeja or vijay surviving or for that matter Dhoni as captain for long.
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 it wont but i cant see jadeja or vijay surviving or for that matter Dhoni as captain for long. I want Jaddu and Vijay gone! But Dhoni is still the best option to lead India
G_B_ Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I want Jaddu and Vijay gone! But Dhoni is still the best option to lead India its an open secret that Jaitley does not like Dhoni. If Dhoni fails even slightly Jaitley will order the selectors to pick a new captain. If not Gambhir Jaitley will go for Kohli (also from Delhi) to be captain. We might also see chand in the Indian side. bad news is ishant sharma might stay....
Vivek.S.123 Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 its an open secret that Jaitley does not like Dhoni. If Dhoni fails even slightly Jaitley will order the selectors to pick a new captain. If not Gambhir Jaitley will go for Kohli (also from Delhi) to be captain. We might also see chand in the Indian side. bad news is ishant sharma might stay.... Noooo that's bad news! I want Dhoni to captain us! But the inclusion of Chand will be a good thing.
cowboysfan Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Jadeja cant handle quick pacers,he is just a average bowler to me in indian conditions.
Lord Posted March 1, 2013 Posted March 1, 2013 Why do we have to persist with failures like Pokebhir and Flatwag? We should give youngsters chances to develop their game and represent India in the long run youngsters like Saurabh Tiwary?:--D
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