Jadeja, who often bats at number seven for India in Tests, came out ahead of Ajinkya Rahane at number five. However, the move did not pay off as the southpaw made only ten runs. Jadeja helped captain Virat Kohli add 30 runs off 62 balls before Chris Woakes dismissed him.
Speaking to Sony Sports, Sanjay Manjrekar opined that India have overestimated Ravindra Jadeja’s batting ability overseas. He pointed out that Jadeja is a better batsman in home conditions, but looked at sea on swinging pitches.
Virat Kohli justifies Ravindra Jadeja’s selection for the fourth Test
Indian skipper Virat Kohli faced backlash for leaving Ravichandra Ashwin out of the team for the fourth time in the series. At the toss, the 32-year-old stated that with England having four left-handers, Jadeja should do well round the wicket, while the seamers operate from over the wicket.
Shardul Thakur top-scored for India after they lost the toss and were sent in to the bat. Thakur thrashed a 36-ball knock of 57 runs as the visitors folded for 191. Kohli was the only other batsman to make a half-century. Woakes picked up four wickets while Ollie Robinson snared three.
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