Ravindra Jadeja opens up on Jasprit Bumrah’s fitness, showers praise on captain Rohit Sharma | Cricket News
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in his post-match press conference in Cuttack gave update about Jasprit Bumarah’s injury and also showered praise on captain Rohit Sharma, who scored his 32nd ODI century in the second match against England.
“In the dressing room, we’re not worried at all,” said Jadeja on Rohit’s form.
Rohit Sharma, who last scored a half-century in October and averaged less than 11 in his last 16 international innings across the formats, hit a 76-ball century.
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“He’s such a big player that he knows how to get back in form. It was just matter of one inning.
India’s captain Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the second one day international cricket match between India and England in Cuttack, India. (AP)
“It didn’t feel like he has not scored runs in the last few innings. It was a smooth knock and played some confident shots. Sometimes it’s just about one or two innings.
“If one or two innings go well, it’s a good thing. Him getting back in the form before the Champions Trophy is important for us. I think it’s excellent for the team.
“Obviously, he knows what his game is. There’s nothing to think about or discuss.” Story continues below this ad
India won the first ODI in Nagpur four wickets, took a 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The hosts had also won the preceding Twenty20 series 4-1.
Sharma scored 119 runs off 90 balls, hitting seven sixes and 12 fours, as India finished with 308-6 in 44.3 overs. Shubman Gill hit a second successive half-century in the series – 60 off 52 balls with nine fours and a six.
India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
When coaxed about Jasprit Bumrah’s availability for the Champions Trophy, Jadeja said: “It’s not my department.”
“It’s the job of medical department, they’re following up.Story continues below this ad
“Hopefully, he gets fit. It will be huge boost for us. It is good for the whole country as well not only for our team.”
