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India heads into the second Test against England with concerns over Ravindra Jadeja's recent form. The all-rounder has struggled with both bat and ball in his last four Tests. His bowling average has skyrocketed to 78, while his batting contributions have been inconsistent. Team India will need him to regain his form to level the series.

Key Points: Ravindra Jadeja's Slump Worries India Ahead of England Second Test

  • Jadeja averages 78 with the ball in last four Tests
  • Struggled with 171 runs in same period
  • Failed to exploit rough patches in Leeds Test
  • India trails 0-1 after first Test loss
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Ravindra Jadeja's form a concern as India head for second Test against England

India faces England in Birmingham as Jadeja struggles with poor form in both batting and bowling, raising concerns for Team India.

"Jadeja has picked up just five wickets in his last four Tests, averaging a massive 78. – Stats Analysis"

Birmingham, July 1

As Team India gears up for the second Test in Birmingham against England, there would be worries about the form of premier spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who has not been at his best with both bat and ball since the last few months.

The second Test will start on Wednesday. The visitors trail 0-1 as India failed to defend 371 runs at Leeds, with Jadeja creating plenty of chances, but still failing to exploit the rough patches on the pitch that could have helped him get wickets.

During the first Test, he played knocks of 11 and 25* and had figures of 0/68 and 1/104.

In his last four Tests, Jadeja has picked up just five wickets across 110 overs, averaging a massive 78, at a strike rate of 132 and an economy rate of 3/54. Three of these wickets have been that of lower-order batters. These four Tests include those in Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour to Australia and the first Test against England.

During these last four Tests, Jadeja has also scored just 171 runs at an average of 28.50, with just one fifty in Australia at Brisbane.

Since the series whitewash against New Zealand in October, Jadeja does not appear to be in his original form. He has scored 276 runs in seven Tests and 13 innings at an average of 23.00, with just a half-century, and has taken 21 wickets at an average of 35.00, way higher than his career average of 24.59.

His two five-wicket hauls came during the Wankhede Test against New Zealand, which India lost.

Team India would hope that Jadeja gets his form back.

Squads:

England Squad: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Sam James Cook, Jamie Overton

India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, Dhruv Jurel.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Honestly, we're expecting too much from Jadeja. He's primarily a bowler but we want him to bat like a top-order batsman too. Maybe time to give Axar Patel a chance?
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Sarah B
As an England fan watching from London, I must say Jadeja still looks dangerous even when he's not at his best. His fielding alone makes him worth his place in the team!
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Vikram M
The problem is our over-reliance on Jadeja as an all-rounder. Why not play a proper spinner like Kuldeep Yadav and let Jaddu focus on his batting? #TeamIndia
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Kavya N
People forget Jadeja was injured last year. It takes time to regain full form after injuries. He's still contributing in all departments - batting, bowling and fielding. Have some patience yaar!
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Michael C
Interesting analysis. As a neutral observer, I think England's aggressive batting approach (Bazball) has made life difficult for all spinners, not just Jadeja. Conditions in Birmingham might suit him better.
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Priya S
Jadeja's problem is he's trying too hard to be perfect in everything. Sometimes you need to focus on one skill at a time. Hope Dravid sir gives him the right guidance 🤞

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