Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who is not playing in the current ODI series against Australia, will play for Saurashtra against Madhya Pradesh in the second round of the Ranji Trophy, which begins on Saturday, October 25 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The 36-year-old, who showed some impressive form with the ball and bat, was left out of the three-match ODI series but is still a vital part of the Test setup.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has mandated that players play domestic cricket for their state teams anytime they are healthy and available, unless they are on national or India A duty, starting with the 2023–24 season.
In the Ranji Trophy, Ravindra Jadeja, who is renowned for his dedication and professionalism, has regularly represented Saurashtra.
“He told us that in this Ranji Trophy round, he will represent Saurashtra. “Whenever he is free, he has always wanted to play for Saurashtra,” Jaydev Shah, head of the Saurashtra Cricket Association, told The Times of India.
The left-arm spinner took 12 wickets in two Ranji games last season, including an incredible 7 for 38. All things considered, Ravindra Jadeja has been an outstanding player in first-class cricket, taking 569 wickets at an average of 24.20 and amassing 8,143 runs at a remarkable average of 45.49. He has also amassed 14 hundreds, including two triple hundreds, which is uncommon for an all-rounder.
What was Saurashtra’s performance in the Ranji Trophy’s first round?
Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Ravindra Jadeja stood out with a 10-wicket match haul, including figures of 7/124 in the first innings, as Saurashtra took a slim lead against Karnataka in their season opener. The team, captained by former India pacer Jaydev Unadkat, advanced to the quarterfinals in the previous season before losing to Gujarat.
Ravindra Jadeja will try to make the most of his Ranji appearance to regain rhythm and match sharpness ahead of the forthcoming two-Test home series against South Africa, which begins on November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Selectors are currently experimenting with young left-arm spinners like Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar in the India A setup against South Africa A.
In India’s innings and 140-run victory over the West Indies earlier this month at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Jadeja displayed his all-around skill. His performance, which included a century and a 4 for 54 in the second innings, confirmed his worth to the national team.
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