All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s significant improvement in batting has convinced his Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to give...
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s significant improvement in batting has convinced his Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to give him “those extra deliveries” that can change the complexion of a game.
Jadeja almost singlehandedly beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 69 runs as the India all-rounder smashed 62 not out off 28 balls, apart from taking three wickets and effecting a run-out.
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“Jaddu is somebody who can change the game on his own. In the last few years, we’ve seen significant change in batting and it’s worth it to give him that extra bit of time, extra deliveries,” Dhoni said at the post-match presentation when asked about Jadeja being sent in at No. 5.
The other aspect is that left-handers are difficult to control when they get going as Jadeja showed with 37 runs from a Harshal Patel over.
“The bowlers have found it difficult to contain left-handers, and that helps as well,” Dhoni said.
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The player of the match said that he has never had a better day on a cricket field.
“Don’t think so (if he had a better day). I’ve been working hard...
