Ravindra Jadeja is now India's top Test spinner since Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement. However, is this truly the approach to take? The Australian coast has posed a serious query to India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, asking him to make brave decisions if he wants his side to win the series after losing the first game against England by five wickets. In the Headingley Test, Jadeja, who was previously a deadly bowling combination with Ashwin, was 36 years old and, contrary to popular belief, was not effective. Playing two spinners in England is as uncommon as India winning a Test series there. Therefore, if at all possible, why not give a talented, specialized spinner priority?

For Jadjea, it's been a calm few months. In his previous 12 innings, he has taken no wickets five times and has still to reach 30 in his most recent six. Jadeja has averaged 23 with the bat and 35 with the ball since the beginning of the New Zealand series in October. worrisome. For this reason, former Australia wicketkeeper batter Brad Haddin raises some legitimate concerns about Jadeja, questioning whether the Indian all-rounder is losing ground. There was a period when Jadeja was unbreakable; in fact, his batting reached its pinnacle after 2017, and he even hit a century during the Birmingham Test in 2022, despite India's loss. However, Haddin believes that India should be prepared to exclude Jadeja in favor of Kuldeep Yadav if he only manages to take one wicket on the last day and fails to take advantage of the uneven outside off-stump to the left-hander.

"Are we witnessing the fall of Ravindra Jadeja? I mean, yes, he is successful in Indian conditions and it's difficult to play left-arm spin there, but I don't think he is the best option for the squad in terms of spin. I would look at Kuldeep. Someone who is an aggressive spinner and capable of taking wickets. You have a few bowlers who hold in. Siraj is capable of filling that position, but on the LiSTNR Sport podcast, Haddin stated that they need to be a little bit more daring in their choice of bowlers.

The reason for Nitish Reddy's inclusion may cause India to exclude Ravindra Jadeja.

In addition to Jadeja, India has some choices to make prior to the second start on July 2. Who should take Bumrah's place if, as one account claims, he is given a break? And what about Shardul Thakur? Given that there are more than capable men waiting in the wings, like Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, Nitish Reddy, and Kuldeep, the questions become even more interesting. Will he continue to be pushed? Reddy should take the place of Shardul's subpar performance – yes, he grabbed two wickets, but it didn't make much of a difference – which might eventually result in Jadeja being replaced by Kuldeep.

"If Reddy plays, then you don't have to play Jadeja and bring the attacking spin option." In my opinion, particularly while away from home, that is one issue they must consider. Jadeja, in my opinion, is not capable of making a difference. He is a versatile player who might play as a second spinner, holding the other end. However, in my opinion, they need to be more aggressive, prepared to lose a Test match with a few inexperienced bowlers, but also alter their approach.

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