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Indian Test captain Shubman Gill has praised Ravindra Jadeja's outstanding form ahead of the West Indies series. He emphasized how Jadeja has consistently rescued India from difficult situations over the past two years. The all-rounder's impressive batting performances have earned him the number 6 position in the Test lineup. Jadeja's recent appointment as vice-captain and his stellar England tour statistics further highlight his growing importance to the team.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Praises Ravindra Jadeja Form Ahead of West Indies Tests

  • Gill highlights Jadeja's consistent performance over the past two years
  • Jadeja promoted to number 6 batting position due to batting form
  • All-rounder appointed vice-captain for West Indies Test series
  • Jadeja scored 516 runs during England tour averaging 86.00
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He has been in tremendous form: Gill lauds Jadeja ahead of West Indies series

Indian captain Shubman Gill hails Ravindra Jadeja's tremendous form and match-winning abilities as India prepares for West Indies Test series starting October 2.

"He has gotten us out of situations where we were in a bit of difficulty - Shubman Gill"

Ahemdabad, October 1

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill, has lauded Ravindra Jadeja's performance, stating that the world's No 1 Test all-rounder has been instrumental in getting India out of difficult situations over the past couple of years.

Team India will lock horns with West Indies in the two-match Test series starting Thursday, October 2, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

"I think in the past couple of years, the kind of form that he has shown, we always knew...playing Jaddu bhai in India is always a difficult aspect (for the opposition). The kind of form he has shown with the bat is the reason I think he has become our number 6 batter in Test matches. I think over the past two years, he has been in tremendous form. He has gotten us out of situations where we were in a bit of difficulty, and someone like him who has had so much experience under his belt and to be able to be so consistent at this level for such a long time is just tremendous," Shubman Gill told the media.

Jadeja was appointed as vice-captain of the Indian Test team for the upcoming two-match series against West Indies. This decision comes as Rishabh Pant is recovering from a toe fracture sustained during the England tour earlier this year.

Jadeja's test career includes 3,886 runs at an average of 37.73, with five centuries and 27 half-centuries, and 330 wickets at an average of 25.12, including 15 five-wicket hauls.

Jadeja had a good run in the England tour earlier this year, finishing as the fourth-highest run getter in the series, with 516 runs in five matches at an average of 86.00, including five fifties and a hundred.

Squads:

India Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), N Jagadeesan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Kumar Reddy

West Indies Squad: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Roston Chase (c), Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Tevin Imlach.

- ANI

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Priya S
Jadeja's stats speak for themselves - 330 wickets and nearly 4000 runs! He's been our most consistent player across formats. Hope he continues his form against West Indies.
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David E
While Jadeja is excellent, I'm concerned about our batting lineup. Too many changes recently. Hope the young players step up and support him properly.
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Ananya R
From being called "Sir Jadeja" as a joke to actually becoming Sir Jadeja! What a journey this man has had. His fielding alone is worth watching the match for! 🏏✨
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Sarah B
His performance in England was outstanding - averaging 86 with the bat! That's incredible for an all-rounder. Looking forward to seeing him lead the team in Pant's absence.
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Vikram M
Good to see Gill acknowledging senior players. Jadeja deserves all the praise - he's been carrying the team in tough situations for years now. True team player!

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