New Delhi:
India’s “provisional team” for the Champions Trophy will be announced within the next few days. The selectors of any country can make changes in this announced team till 13th February. But even before the announcement of the team, all the parties have started openly discussing many things. The latest news of Jasprit Bumrah has worried the fans, so debates have already started as to who will get a place in the team and whose card will be cut. The one player who is being discussed the most is all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (Ravidnra Jadeja’s place in danger). There are talks not only about Jaddu’s place but also about his career that now the “story” of this all-rounder is almost over. And the official announcement is yet to be made
1. First reason: Promotion of characters
In fact, recently BCCI has given a big hint towards the future by making Jadeja’s rival Axar Patel the vice-captain in T20. Akshar becoming the deputy is saying that the team management including the head coach is now looking ahead from Jadeja. And Akshar is included in his long-term planning. In such a situation, the indications are clear that it will not be surprising if Jadeja drops from the ODI team.
2. Second big reason: Strong decline in recent performance
The recent series against Australia has dealt a severe blow to Jadeja’s claim. In this series, Jadeja remained out of two Test matches, so in the 5 innings of 3 matches he could contribute only 135 runs at an average of 27.00, while the condition of bowling was even worse. In bowling, Jadeja could take only four wickets in 3 tests.
3. Third reason: Last year’s performance
Even in the year 2024, Jadeja’s performance was very disappointing. Jadeja scored 566 runs in 13 Test matches at an average of 24.54. It is true that in bowling he was definitely successful in taking 48 wickets. That means about two wickets in every innings, but the recent series against Australia has hurt this performance a lot. Last year, Jadeja did not play any ODI match, so he has already retired from T20.
4. Fourth reason: Increasing age, increasing number of all-rounders
Team India got an emerging player in the form of Nitish Reddy from the Australia series, while Washington Sundar became Gautam Gambhir’s choice in all three formats. At the same time, another rising Harshit Rana gave place, while Akshar Patel got the vice-captaincy and surrounded Jadeja from all sides. As if Jadeja got trapped in the maze of all-rounders. On top of that, he is 36 years old. This aspect is also saying that Jadeja’s story is over.
5. Fifth reason: Understand the meaning of this post!
When Jadeja recently posted the Test jersey (number 8) on Instagram, fans started looking for its meaning. There was a flood of comments on Jadeja’s mysterious message on social media. Fans are understanding this message and it means that Jaddu has decided to hang up the number 8 jersey. It seems they have decided everything. Only the official announcement is yet to be made. When will it happen remains to be seen, but all things are pointing towards the fact that Jadeja’s “story” is now over?
