Ravindra Jadeja’s development in Test cricket with both the bat and the ball, particularly away from home, has been one of the primary reasons India has been able to afford a five-bowler plan.
Jadeja has scored runs and taken wickets in all conditions over the last five years, earning him the No. 1 ranked all-rounder in Tests according to the ICC’s newest rankings. With two Tests to be played in the West Indies, India enters another World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, and Jadeja’s role becomes critical once again.
Ravindra Jadeja has played five Tests against the West Indies, with 197 runs scored and 16 wickets taken. Additionally, he has 100 Tests under his belt. Let’s now examine his performances while India was visiting the Caribbean.
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Ravindra Jadeja’s batting record in West Indies
Given that he has only amassed 97 runs in the three Tests he has played in the West Indies, Ravindra Jadeja’s batting performance there doesn’t appear to be all that impressive. He only participated in one Test out of those throughout the 2016 tour, winning it in St. Lucia with scores of 6 and 16.
Jadeja was undoubtedly a more reliable batter by the time he made his comeback for the 2019 tour, and that was evident in his performance in Antigua. He made a well-made 58 in the first innings, which was priceless since it enabled the guests to reach a respectable total.
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In the following Test, Jadeja batted only once and scored 16 runs. He’ll be eager to be more consistent in earning those huge scores when he comes out to bat this time.
Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling record in West Indies
Jadeja hasn’t bowled as many overs overseas as he has in India, which is understandable given the assistance that seamers receive away from home. The scenario is identical in the two Caribbean trips that Jadeja has been a part of, but he has always stepped up and provided those important breakthroughs when called upon.
Jadeja had seven more wickets the next time he toured the West Indies after taking three wickets in the lone Test he played on the 2016 tour. This featured a critical three-for in the second Test in Jamaica, which enabled India finish with a 2-0 lead. That is likely to be his role when India takes against the hosts in Dominica.
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