Jadeja has recovered from injury and has staged a comeback to the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I and Test series against Sri Lanka. Thakur, on the other hand, has been given a break for both series.
During a discussion on the Star Sports show Game Plan, Sanjay Bangar was asked about Jadeja’s best position in the Indian T20I lineup. He responded:
The former India cricketer feels Jadeja is an ideal replacement for Thakur. Bangar explained:
Jadeja has grown in leaps and bounds as a cricketer over the last few years. A fully-fit Jadeja might be one of the first names included in any Indian playing XI at the moment.
“Ravindra Jadeja always does the job for the team” - Sanjay Bangar
Sanjay Bangar replied in the affirmative when asked if Jadeja’s bowling helps the captain get the required control. He elaborated:
The former India batting coach was effusive in his praise of Jadeja’s all-round skills as a cricketer. Bangar said:
Jadeja is yet to showcase his best with the bat in T20I cricket, having scored 256 runs at a below-par average of 17.06 in 55 matches. The left-arm spinner has accounted for 46 wickets in these games.
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