The former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels that the all-rounder Jadeja deserves more credit for his exceptional contributions across all formats.
Jadeja played a crucial role in the side’s win in the first ODI match of the England Tour of India 2025. He produced a solid effort in the first ODI picking three wickets while just conceding 29 runs.
With his stunning efforts with bat and ball, the all-rounder has cemented himself as one of India’s most reliable cricketers. Despite his consistent performances, Ashwin thinks that the saurashtra all-rounder does not receive the credit he truly deserves.
After the conclusion of the first ODI in Nagpur, Ashwin spoke on his YouTube show Ash ki Baat, heaped praise on his former teammate while criticising the tendency to overlook his contributions.
“Our media fails to appreciate when a player does well. Whenever we lose, everyone becomes a villain. He dismissed Joe Root (in the 1st IND vs ENG ODI). Jadeja always goes under the radar.”
“He is a ‘Jackpot Jango.’ He is +10 in the field, also bowls well and bats in pressure situations as well. We don’t give Jadeja enough credit,” Ashwin remarked.
Ashwin further elaborated on Jadeja’s natural abilities and suggested that the left-arm all-rounder is more gifted cricketer than himself.
“Jadeja is way more gifted than I ever can be. He is a born athlete. His major advantages lie in his physical fitness. He is naturally fit.”
“Even at this age, he can cover the entire area from long on to deep square leg while standing at mid-wicket. I wouldn’t be surprised. And I will be more than happy for him,” Ashwin added.
Jadeja announced his T20I retirement from the shortest format after India’s triumph in T20 World Cup.
Recently Ravindra Jadeja achieved a feat of reaching 600 international wickets during the Nagpur ODIs. He is now only the fifth Indian bowler to achieve this milestone and joined legendary names like Anil Kumble (953), Ashwin (765), Harbhajan Singh (707) and Kapil Dev (697).
His tally includes 323 wickets in Tests, 220 in ODIs and 54 in T20Is, solidfying his legacy as one of the finest all-rounders in Indian cricket history.
Jadeja has been included in the ICC Champions Trophy squad and the 36-year old is expected to feature a crucial role in prominent role for India.
