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Anil Kumble praised Ravindra Jadeja for his maturity and consistency with the bat in the Lord's Test. Jadeja's 72-run knock helped India post a competitive total of 387. Kumble highlighted his domestic triple centuries as proof of his strong batting foundation. The all-rounder continues to justify his promotion to number six in the order.

Key Points: Kumble Praises Jadeja's Batting Maturity in Lord's Test

  • Kumble highlights Jadeja's composed 72-run knock at Lord's
  • Credits his domestic triple centuries as proof of batting technique
  • Notes Jadeja's vital partnership with Washington Sundar
  • Emphasizes his growing reliability in India's middle order
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He has justified the faith at number 6: Kumble hails Jadeja's batting maturity

Anil Kumble lauds Ravindra Jadeja's consistency and composed 72-run knock, highlighting his growing role as India's dependable middle-order batter.

"He has always had the skill... but to consistently deliver with the bat for India has been exceptional. – Anil Kumble"

London, July 13

Former India captain Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja for his consistency and growing maturity with the bat, after the all-rounder played yet another crucial knock in India's first innings of the ongoing Lord's Test match.

Jadeja scored a well-composed 72, showing remarkable patience and control, as India posted a total of 387. His partnership with Washington Sundar proved vital, with the pair adding 50 runs for the seventh wicket and steering India past the 350-mark.

"He has always had the skill -- we have known that for a long time -- but to consistently deliver with the bat for India has been exceptional," said JioHotstar expert Kumble.

"Ravindra Jadeja offers so much, not just with the ball, but also with the bat and on the field. Contributions like this are vital," he added.

Kumble also highlighted Jadeja's strong foundation as a batter, reminding that the left-hander has scored two triple centuries in first-class cricket.

"He has the technique -- scoring two triple hundreds in domestic cricket is no mean feat. The way he builds and constructs his innings has been brilliant to watch -- just like a regular batter," he added.

Jadeja has quickly become one of India's most reliable middle-order contributors.

"He has been promoted to number six in the batting order, and he has certainly justified the faith. In the last game, he made a useful contribution, and today as well, he stitched a wonderful partnership with Washington Sundar," Kumble said.

With his latest half-century, Jadeja now sits sixth in the list of top run-scorers in the series with 266 runs. His twin fifties in the second Test, 89 and an unbeaten 69 were crucial in setting up India's win, and his latest effort only adds to his growing reputation as a dependable Test batter.

India finished the day with 387, the exact total that England piled up. After Shubman Gill's fiery exchange with Zak Crawley, England remained unscathed and ended the day with 2/0.

- ANI

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Priya S
While Jadeja's batting is impressive, I feel we shouldn't forget his bowling contributions. He's been economical and taken crucial wickets too. Complete package player!
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Aman W
Kumble is absolutely right. Jadeja's transformation from a bits-and-pieces player to a proper Test batsman is remarkable. His defensive technique has improved tremendously. Hope he continues this form in overseas conditions.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I must say Jadeja's consistency is what impresses me most. He's not flashy but delivers when the team needs him. That partnership with Sundar was crucial after the top order collapse.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully disagree with some hype - Jadeja still needs to prove himself in SENA countries consistently. His average drops significantly outside Asia. Good performance at Lord's though!
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Kavya N
Jadeja's journey from being called 'Rockstar' by Shane Warne to becoming India's most dependable all-rounder is inspirational! His work ethic is visible in his fielding too. True team player 💙
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David E
Watching from UK - Jadeja has been the difference between the two teams in this series. His ability to score runs down the order and break partnerships

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