1983 World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev didn’t hold back his criticism after the Indian team lost the second ODI against the West Indies. In an ODI World Cup year, this series held great importance for the Indian team who will be looking to end their ICC trophy drought. The renowned Indian all-rounder claimed that the money associated with the Indian Premier League had instilled arrogance in the players. However, Ravindra Jadeja refuted such charges, claiming that the Indian team is devoid of arrogance.
Ravindra Jadeja reply to Kapil Dev
Before the third and final ODI, Jadeja talked to the media about Kapil’s statement. He said, “I don’t know when he has said this. I don’t search these things on social media. See everyone has their own opinion. Ex-player have full right to share their opinion, but I don’t think there is any arrogance in this team.”
Talking about the defeat in the second ODI, Jadeja said these things happen and we are ready to play our best cricket in the third ODI.
We are definitely going to play our best cricket in the third & final ODI: Ravindra Jadeja #TeamIndia | #WIvIND | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/4oRPC255n3
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 31, 2023
After the loss in the second ODI, Kapil in an interview had said, “Sometimes, when too much money comes, arrogance comes. These cricketers, they feel they know everything.”
The Indian team was heavily chastised after losing to the West Indies in the second ODI, which saw both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma rested as some fresh combinations were tried. With the ODI World Cup only two months away, many felt that such trials were out of the question.
Kapil’s words in the interview ratcheted up the pressure on the Indian players even further. But, according to Jadeja, the players merely want to do well for the club and have no personal motive.
Jadeja once again defended his teammates and in his further explanation said, “Everyone is enjoying their cricket and everyone are hardworking. No one has taken anything for granted. They are giving their 100 percent. Such comments generally come when the Indian team lost a match. This is a good bunch of boys, this is a good group. We are representing India and that is our main aim, there is no personal agenda.”
The Rahul Dravid coaching setup has already faced too many criticisms. Both Dravid and the Indian team would want to quickly make adjust to the conditions of the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad where they will play their third ODI.
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