The latest update from the BCCI has informed that Ravindra Jadeja is ruled out for the rest of the Asia Cup. India has made it into the top 4 of the championship after defeating Pakistan and Hong Kong. Jadeja played exceptionally well in both matches. He scored important runs and stayed on the pitch when most needed in the clash against Pakistan. And he showed his fielding prowess in the next game when he ran out a Hong Kong batter with an impressive direct hit on a free hit ball.
However, the recent news has updated that the Indian side would be deprived of Jadeja’s services moving forward. The apparent reason for Jadeja’s sudden exclusion from the team is stated to be a knee injury. Moreover, Axar Patel has been named his replacement for the remaining games. Axar Patel assisted the Indian side along with Shreyas Iyer, and Deepak Chahar as standbys. And thus, Patel, an all-rounder himself will now replace Ravindra Jadeja.
Axar Patel has shown great batting performance recently where he led India towards a win against West Indies in the second ODI scoring 64* off 35. Moreover, his bowling accuracy needs no introduction. The southpaw has delivered some commendable spells over the time in both international games and IPL.
Official announcement about Ravindra Jadeja
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Ravindra Jadeja has sustained a right knee injury and is ruled out of the tournament. pic.twitter.com/QsaCGGTidk
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The official announcement issued by BCCI reads, “The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Axar Patel as the replacement for Ravindra Jadeja in the ongoing Asia Cup.
Ravindra Jadeja has sustained a right knee injury and is ruled out of the tournament. He is currently under the supervision of the BCCI medical team.
His replacement, Axar Patel was earlier named as one of the standbys in the squad and will join the team in Dubai soon.”
