Australia is targeting India’s vulnerability with it’s lower middle order. In the first test in Perth, Washington Sunder got the likeliness to feature in it. Even though he did not perform substandard, still he was dropped for the second test. The same tactical approach was followed for Ravichandran Ashwin for the third test when he was picked for the second test in place of Sundar. What will be Ravindra Jadeja’s fate even after scoring crucial 77 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja has the potential to accelerate runs for the Indian team and also contribute with the bat. As of now, Jadeja has played 5 Tests (5th match ongoing at the Gabba) in Australia which have all come in the last two tours, i.e., 2018/19 and 2021/22. In his four Tests, he has picked up 14 wickets in 7 innings with the ball including 4/65 in Sydney in 2021.

Jadeja Bowling in Australia

The batting and bowling credentials of Jadeja suggests his ability to contribute significantly for the team.