However, as Jadeja is a left-hander, they had to alter their lengths and this broke the rhythm. Although Jadeja scored just 10 runs, VVS Laxman backed the move as he felt the southpaw has shown enough promise as a batsman and also has a great domestic record.
Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, here is what VVS Laxman had to say:
Shardul Thakur’s innings gave India the momentum: VVS Laxman
India were in deep trouble at 117-6 when Shardul Thakur walked out to bat. The all-rounder, however, played a whirlwind innings of 57 from just 36 balls and helped propel India’s total to 191.
VVS Laxman recalled a similar innings from the all-rounder at the Gabba earlier this year and hailed him for shifting the momentum in India’s favor.
VVS Laxman is hopeful that the Indian bowlers will restrict England to a total such that they are unable to take a sizeable first-innings lead. The hosts will begin Day 2 at the Oval on 53/3 with Dawid Malan and Craig Overton at the crease. England trail India by 138 runs.
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