Hospice: Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is enjoying his new role as batting in the middle order and thanked skipper Rohit Sharma for showing faith in him and sending him up the order. Jadeja, who returned after recovering from a knee injury, scored an unbeaten 45 off 18 balls while batting at number five in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka (IND vs SL 2nd T20I) as India won the match by seven wickets. took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Jadeja told reporters after the match, “Yes, I am enjoying batting at number five. This gives me time and I can progress my innings according to the circumstances. “I would like to express my gratitude to Rohit as he showed me the confidence that I can bat down the order and score runs for the team,” he said. “So whenever I get a chance in future, I will try to do my best, play according to the conditions and try to get the team to win,” Jadeja said.
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The 33-year-old missed the last two series against South Africa and West Indies due to a knee injury. On his return on Thursday, Jadeja was sent to number four in the first T20 match in which he scored three not out off four balls. Justifying his decision, Rohit said that he wants more contribution from Jadeja, who is already batting better.
When Jadeja stepped into the crease in the second match, India needed 56 runs in seven overs. Jadeja played a stormy innings as India won the match with 17 balls to spare. Jadeja said, “I am feeling better. I was confident of doing well. I am glad that I played a good innings for my team. Hopefully I will continue the same performance in the upcoming matches as well.” (agency)