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Jadeja's Last Home ODI? Ex-India Star's Bold Prediction Amid Struggles

Former Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami has suggested the third ODI against New Zealand in Indore could be veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's final home ODI match. Goswami's comments come as Jadeja endures a lean patch, scoring few runs and taking no wickets in the ongoing series. He contrasts this with the rising form of Axar Patel, who has better stats with both bat and ball recently. In the match, New Zealand posted 337/8 thanks to a massive partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.

Key Points: Ravindra Jadeja's Last Home ODI? Ex-Cricketer's Prediction

  • Jadeja's poor form with bat and ball
  • Axar Patel's superior recent stats
  • Goswami's prediction on X
  • NZ's 337/8 powered by Mitchell & Phillips
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"This could well be his last ODI in India": Ex-India U19 WC winner on struggling Jadeja

Former India cricketer suggests the Indore ODI could be Ravindra Jadeja's last at home, analyzing his recent form and Axar Patel's rise.

"Ravindra Jadeja has been a stalwart... but just get a feeling this could well be his last ODI in India - Shreevats Goswami"

New Delhi, January 18

Former Indian cricketer Shreevats Goswami opined that the third ODI against New Zealand at Indore, which is currently in progress, could be the last home ODI for veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has had a lean run in ODIs for a while.

Jadeja bowled a spell of 0/41 in six overs, continuing his poor outing in the series, where he has scored just 31 runs in two innings, with his best score of 27 coming in 44 balls at a strike rate of over 61. He has also been wicketless this whole series and leaked runs at an economy rate of 6.22, 5.50 and 6.80 respectively.

Since 2024, he has scored just 137 runs at an average of 34.25, with a best score of 32 and a strike rate of 97.85 in nine innings. Also, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 45.16, with best figures of 3/26 in these 13 matches.

On the other hand, Axar, a like-to-like successor for Jadeja, has taken 15 wickets in 14 matches at a much lower average of 32.6 and has been much better with the bat, since being given the number five spot, with 369 runs in 13 innings at an average of 33.54 and a strike rate of over 84 with a fifty.

Taking to X, Shreevats questioned, "Ravindra Jadeja has been a stalwart for India over the years & has been a match-winner, but just get a feeling this could well be his last ODI in India? We should celebrate him before he silently exits cause India plays the next ODI only in June against England in England. #INDvsNZ #jadeja"

Batting down the order, mostly at seven or eight, Jadeja is yet to crack an ODI fifty since his 66* against Australia at Canberra in December 2020.

Coming to the match, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. Courtesy of pacers Arshdeep Singh (3/63) and Harshit Rana (3/84), India had the Kiwis on the ropes at 58/3 before Mitchell and Phillips launched a merciless counterattack with their 219-run stand, scoring centuries. Skipper Michael Bracewell (28* in 18 balls, with a four and three sixes) and Kristian Clarke (11 in five balls, with a four and a six) took NZ to 337/8 in 50 overs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The stats don't lie though. Axar is performing better in the all-rounder role right now. Team India needs to look ahead to the 2025 Champions Trophy. Tough calls have to be made for the team's future.
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Ananya R
Sir Jadeja! 😭 My heart breaks reading this. He's been my favorite player since I was a kid. That run-out against New Zealand in the 2019 WC semi-final... he gave his everything. We should give him a proper farewell, not let him fade away.
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Vikram M
Goswami makes a valid point. At 35, with younger players like Axar waiting, the transition needs to be managed. Jadeja's legacy in Tests is secure, maybe he focuses on that format now. Respectfully, it might be time.
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Karthik V
Batting at 7 or 8, it's hard to score big runs. Maybe the team management hasn't used him correctly in ODIs. But you can't ignore the bowling figures either... economy over 6 is concerning for a main spinner.
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Priya S
Whether it's his last or not, we must celebrate him. From Saurashtra to becoming a world-class all-rounder, his journey is inspirational. Thank you, Jaddu bhai! 🙏 Hope he gets a grand send-off if this is it.

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