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Ravindra Jadeja’s superlative performance in England is nothing new — it is, in fact, a testament to his adaptability and growing stature as a complete cricketer. While India’s top-order has often faltered in English conditions, known for swing and seam, Jadeja has time and again stood tall, offering not just resistance but also leading the counter-attacking brilliance from the lower middle order.
From 2011 to the present day, Jadeja has quietly built a formidable reputation in England — often overshadowed by headline-grabbers but never out of impact. Whether it’s his gritty half-centuries at Lord’s and The Oval or his ability to soak pressure and turn the game with a flourish, Jadeja has made a habit of rising when others fade.
Statistically too, his batting average in England speaks volumes — outshining several Indian batting stalwarts who traditionally occupy higher spots in the order. It’s a remarkable feat for someone initially viewed as a bowling all-rounder. His evolution into a dependable batter overseas has been one of Indian cricket’s most underrated success stories.
And if there’s anyone who truly understands the depth of Jadeja’s cricketing journey, it’s his long-time Saurashtra teammate and Indian pacer, Jaydev Unadkat. Having shared dressing rooms across formats and conditions, Unadkat has seen Jadeja transform from a swashbuckling stroke-maker to a calm, situational player. For Unadkat, Jadeja isn’t just a world-class all-rounder — he’s the heartbeat of any team he plays for, particularly when the odds are stacked high in places like England.
“Jadeja can bat under challenging conditions — be it swing or spin, he is always ready. That is his speciality,” said Jaydev Unadkat, offering a rare insight into his Saurashtra teammate’s mindset.
What stands out most about Jadeja’s batting, Unadkat believes, is his extraordinary concentration. “You can’t focus that hard without elite fitness,” he pointed out. “That’s the core of his game — his fitness. Look at the way he bowls — absolutely relentless. Look at the way he moves on the field — sharp, agile, electric. He is just too good.”
As someone who has shared the field with Jadeja for over a decade, Unadkat’s words carry weight. Behind the flair and flamboyance lies a cricketer defined by discipline, self-belief, and a never-say-die attitude — qualities that have made Jadeja one of the most dependable players in the Indian setup, especially in testing overseas conditions like England.
Without doubt Jadeja is an amazing player, one of the true all-rounders in the global game. Indian cricket is blessed with such massive talent that even a player like him can get overshadowed despite his performances!
One of the best all rounders in today’s modern cricket.
Happy for Jadeja to do whatever he is doing for Indian cricket .Vital for his experience and skills for the next T20 and One day World Cup .During low chases of the fourth innings in a Test Match he should be promoted up the order especially if we lose quick wickets as a strategy
Very crucial player. Good to see him score in England series. Adds a lot of value to the team.