Ravindra Jadeja's incredible knock (Source:@AP)
Ravindra Jadeja has once again proved his mettle on the international stage, this time in the ongoing Gabba Test against Australia, where his well-constructed knock helped India to avoid embarrassment and avoid the follow-on.
After being given a place in the playing XI for the first time in this series, Jadeja did not waste any time making an impact with the bat. India, facing a massive deficit of 371 runs, were struggling at 74/5 when Jadeja walked in to bat. With a mountain to climb, Jadeja displayed a stunning combination of grit and flair, and guided India with a brilliant 77 runs off 123 balls.
Fans Applaud Ravindra Jadeja’s Knock
It is important to mention that, the day was marred by incessant rain, with the second session of the day being interrupted repeatedly, leading to long delays. Despite the weather disruptions, Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Reddy remained composed, steadily weathering the Australian bowling attack. As the rain ceased and play resumed, Jadeja celebrated his hard-fought half-century with his signature sword celebration.
While Jadeja's bowling didn't have much of an impact in the first innings, the focus shifted entirely to his batting as India faced a daunting task. His partnership with Nitish was crucial, as the pair put together 121 runs for the sixth wicket.
After his knock fans took to social media in droves to praise Jadeja for his match-saving performance. Fans lauded his resilience, especially in the face of such challenging conditions. So in this article, let's take a look a few Twitter reactions after Jadeja's knock.
At the time of writing, India are at 242/9 with Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep at the crease, and India have avoided the follow-on.