IND vs ENG: Former India bowler slams Ravindra Jadeja – ‘He bowled either too short or too quick, too full’ | Cricket News

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IND vs ENG: Former India bowler slams Ravindra Jadeja - 'He bowled either too short or too fast, too full'
Ravindra Jadeja of India (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Former India quick bowler Varun Aaron has taken a pointy dig at Ravindra Jadeja’s efficiency on the ultimate day of the primary Test towards England at Headingley. Jadeja, India’s senior left-arm spinner, got here below scrutiny for his lack of precision, as England chased down a tough goal to win the match by 5 wickets and go 1-0 up within the sequence.Speaking on Star Sports’ Follow the Blues, Aaron stated Jadeja did not benefit from the tough patches on the fifth-day floor. “More than the reverse sweeps, if we go back and view that footage when Jadeja was bowling over the wicket, I would say he missed the rough a lot. He bowled either too short or he was bowling too fast, too full. They were all pitching in the middle of the wicket, not on the rough,” Aaron identified, referring to Jadeja’s incapacity to search out constant areas to hassle the batters.

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Jadeja’s remaining figures of 1 for 104 in 24 overs mirrored the shortage of management and effectiveness that India wanted throughout England’s run chase. Ben Duckett, particularly, discovered it simple to reverse sweep and disrupt Jadeja’s rhythm, as England executed their aggressive method with confidence.Aaron additional criticised Jadeja’s failure to rise to the event, particularly given his huge expertise. “Somebody who is really experienced, who bowls into the rough really well, especially in Indian conditions where there is a lot of rough, and he and (Ravichandran) Ashwin have stitched together so many match-winning performances, you would back him to bowl into the rough on the fifth day and secure India a very historic victory,” he added.

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The criticism comes as a wake-up name for India’s bowling unit, which struggled to adapt to England’s counter-attacking model. While Jadeja has typically delivered in clutch conditions, his underwhelming outing at Leeds has sparked debate about India’s bowling methods, particularly in abroad situations.

IND vs ENG Series Schedule:

  • 1st Test: England v India, 20-24 June 2025, Headingley, Leeds – England gained by 5 wickets
  • 2nd Test: England v India, 2-6 July 2025, Edgbaston, Birmingham
  • third Test: England v India, 10-14 July 2025, Lord’s, London
  • 4th Test: England v India, 23-27 July 2025, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
  • fifth Test: England v India, 31 July-4 August 2025, Kia Oval, London



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