Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was at his greatest throughout India’s first innings of the continued fifth Test in opposition to England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. The left-handed batter shined with the bat, smashing a great century to assist India publish 416 on the board. Notably, the guests have been struggling at 98/5 earlier than Jadeja, together with Rishabh Pant (146), took the sport away from the English facet, including 222 runs for the sixth wicket.
After stumps on Day 2, Jadeja spoke about his mindset throughout the innings and in addition reacted to James Anderson‘s comment where the England speedster had mentioned that Jaddu bats like a proper batter now.
“In the past, he was coming at 8, bat with the tail, so he had to chance his arm a little bit, whereas now at 7, he can bat like a proper batter. He leaves really well and made it difficult for us,” Anderson said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.
When Jadeja was asked to share his thoughts on Anderson’s remark, the Indian all-rounder got here up with a savage reply whereas recalling the notorious 2014 collection spat. Notably, throughout India’s tour of England in 2014, Anderson and Jadeja have been seen in a heated change of phrases whereas the 2 groups made their manner again to the pavilion for lunch in the opening Test. Even the Indian camp had claimed that Anderson had shoved Jadeja with none altercation, and a Level 3 cost was imposed on the English pacer by ICC.
“See, when you score runs, everyone says they think of themselves as a proper batter. But I’ve always tried to give myself time at the crease, to set a partnership with whoever is at the crease, to play with him. It’s nice Anderson has realised that after 2014,” stated Jadeja.