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India collapsed early while chasing 193 runs, but Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten 61 off 181 balls and along with Bumrah and Siraj fought the England bowlers for three hours.
India lost by 22 runs, but Jadeja’s spirit was great. If Siraj’s wicket had not fallen at the last moment, the result would have been different.
Gambhir left no stone unturned in praising Jadeja’s fighting innings.
Gambhir praised Jadeja in the dressing room and said,
“Jaddu, you did a great job. This fight was unbelievable!”
This passionate style of Gambhir was clearly visible in a BCCI video. He praised Jadeja’s patience, skill and strength to handle the team in difficult situations.
Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also said,
“Jadeja has always been adept at handling pressure. His experience and calm nature are invaluable for the team.”
Team assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate described Jadeja’s batting as next level.
He said, “Jadeja’s defense and calm style make him a complete batsman.”
At the same time, Mohammad Siraj also called Jadeja an all-rounder superstar.
Shubman Gill also said, “Jaddu bhai’s combo of bat, ball and fielding is very rare. His innings was worth being proud of.”
However, there was also a controversy at Lord’s. Commentator Michael Atherton told that Jadeja once completely ignored the umpire when he was asking him to play fast. This was part of the over-rate controversy, which was a topic of discussion in this Test.
Now India is trailing 1-2 in the series. The next Test will begin on July 23 in Manchester, where the Gill-led side will have to give their all to level the series.