Ravindra Jadeja playing a shot during the third ODI cricket match between India and New Zealand in Indore. (Courtesy: PTI photo)
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Moneycontrol20-01-2026, 08:55

Ravindra Jadeja's ODI Future: Premature to Write Him Off Despite Recent Struggles?

  • Ravindra Jadeja's recent poor performance against New Zealand in 50-over cricket has sparked debate about his future in the format.
  • Despite struggles in white-ball cricket, Jadeja remains supremely fit and performs well in red-ball cricket, making retirement talk seem premature.
  • The emergence of Axar Patel and Shahbaz Ahmed adds pressure on Jadeja, emphasizing performance over entitlement for team selection.
  • Jadeja has a history of proving critics wrong, rising from being considered second fiddle to Ravi Ashwin to becoming India's primary home spinner.
  • His move to RR in the IPL and upcoming domestic performances are crucial for his comeback, especially with the 2027 World Cup in mind.

Why It Matters: It's premature to write off Ravindra Jadeja's ODI career despite recent form and competition.

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