Reports: Ravindra Jadeja’s future in Indian team appears uncertain

Ravindra Jadeja, India’s top all-round player, was inconsistent at the just finished Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. During the five-match series ,the southpaw participated in three games but was only able to muster 135 runs at an average of 27 and claimed four wickets.

Among all-rounders worldwide, Ravindra Jadeja has demonstrated exceptional performance in every area, whether it be in terms of taking wickets, scoring runs, or making vital contributions on the field. His position on the team is being questioned, nevertheless, because of his most recent performances.

After the 2024 T20 World Cup, Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from Twenty20 Internationals.

He did not play in the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka last year, therefore he last participated in an ODI at the 2023 World Cup. A BCCI source stated that the management and head coach Gautam Gambhir discussed the desire to let go of the southpaw in order to build a solid core for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

“Gambhir has been adamant about forming core teams in accordance with formats. His goal is to build a solid foundation for the ODI World Cup, although he hasn’t yet experimented much with the longer formats. “He is eager to introduce a few more players who have been identified,” a BCCI insider told TOI.

When the selectors determine that the transition must begin is crucial. They will talk on whether to choose a safe course of action in Jadeja or to proceed immediately. He has had trouble getting going even in Test cricket, despite his consistent bowling. In the ODI format in particular, there is a desire to move on from him. The decision in the next few days will be difficult,” the insider continued.

In 2024, Jadeja only participated in eight white-ball games, all of which took place at the T20 World Cup. During the event, he was only able to claim one wicket and amassed 35 runs at an average of 11.66. The players are Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, who played 19 and 15 games in limited-overs cricket last year, respectively, and have been a reliable choice in the white-ball format before Jadeja.