Sidhu Questions Jadeja's Overseas Test Match Winning Ability

Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has openly critiqued India's seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, highlighting his inability to secure Test match victories for India on foreign soil. Despite a commendable performance in Manchester, where Jadeja helped steer India to a draw in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, questions about his match-winning prowess abroad persist. Jadeja, with strong support from Washington Sundar, remained unbeaten on 107 runs off 185 balls, showcasing grit against uneven bounce.

Sidhu, while acknowledging Jadeja's talents, drew comparisons with legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev. Known for his bowling prowess, Kapil played a pivotal role in securing overseas Test wins for India. Sidhu stressed Jadeja's failure in similar high-stake environments, pointing out the cricketer's supportive bowling role but lack of decisive victories abroad. Sidhu articulated these sentiments on his YouTube channel, further illustrating Jadeja's struggles since the first Test of the series.

This scrutiny comes in the wake of India's narrow 22-run defeat at Lord's, amplifying criticism of Jadeja's strategy while chasing a modest 193-run target. England's dynamic bowling duo, Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, dismantled India's middle order, leaving Jadeja's unbeaten 61 runs short of clinching a win. Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin also suggested that a more aggressive approach from Jadeja could have shifted the series balance in India's favor. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)