Ravindra Jadeja Credits Domestic Cricket for His Consistency Against England
Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian all-rounder, says domestic events like the Ranji Trophy keep him fit. This is true even after a long break from ODI cricket. India won against England in the second ODI at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. His strong bowling and important middle-order runs were crucial to the victory. This effort strengthens his case for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Jadeja’s Return to ODIs After Long Break
Jadeja, 36, made a comeback to India’s ODI squad after last playing in the 2023 World Cup. After an injury, he found his form again by playing for Saurashtra in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. His play in domestic cricket stood out, especially when he took 12 wickets against Delhi. This helped Saurashtra achieve a 10-wicket victory. He didn’t bowl in the match against Assam. Instead, he focused on his batting to stay match-ready.
Jadeja’s Impact in the Second ODI Against England
Jadeja bowled tightly and controlled the game in the middle overs. This gave India balance against England. He kept a steady line and length, which helped limit the opposition. This showed how important domestic cricket was for his training.
Jadeja on How Domestic Cricket Helped Him Stay Sharp
After the match, Jadeja pointed out how important domestic cricket is for his form and rhythm.
“It feels really good, especially after almost two years since the World Cup. Coming back to this format isn’t easy, but playing domestic matches helped me a lot, ” Jadeja said.
“In those games, I bowled more than 30 overs, which kept my rhythm and form going. Even in Tests, I tried to bowl to the same line and length in ODIs. Since the break wasn’t too long, I didn’t feel out of touch. Playing domestic cricket helped me stay sharp,” he added.
Jadeja points out how important domestic cricket is for players. It helps them get ready for tough international events like the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His performance may be key to India’s success.