In the 43-year-old’s opinion, Ravindra Jadeja’s hamstring injury could have been the reason why the Australian camp was unhappy with the decision to allow Yuzvendra Chahal as a concussion substitute.
During his appearance on Sports Today, Deep Dasgupta spoke at length about Ravindra Jadeja’s substitution. He believes that no team in the world would fake a head injury.
Dasgupta added that an adrenaline rush could have been the reason why the Saurashtra-based all-rounder did not need a physiotherapist after Mitchell Starc’s delivery hit him on the helmet.
It is pertinent to note that Ravindra Jadeja went limping off the field because of his injured hamstring. Thus, the Australian management might have sensed that the all-rounder would not have bowled in the second innings even if he had not gotten hit on his helmet.
Deep Dasgupta discussed the injury angle and continued:
Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of T20I series against Australia
While Yuzvendra Chahal helped the Indian cricket team win the first T20I with his three-wicket haul, the Aussies would not have received a 160+ target had Ravindra Jadeja not destroyed the bowlers in the slog overs.
Unfortunately, Ravindra Jadeja will no longer represent India in the T20I series. Shardul Thakur has taken his place in the squad. Since Jadeja was in red-hot form, his absence will hurt the visitors in the upcoming fixtures.
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