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Jadeja recalls 2017 Galle Test win with gratitude
The Story in Brief
Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has reflected on the 2017 Galle Test victory against Sri Lanka, calling it a special memory from his long career. The left-arm spinner and middle-order batsman took 6 for 63 in the first innings and 3 for 34 in the second, helping India win by 304 runs.
Jadeja said sustaining a decade-long stint at the highest level requires immense hard work and perseverance. He expressed deep gratitude for his ongoing run with the Indian team, which has seen him become one of the most successful all-rounders in Test cricket.
The 2017 series was India's first Test tour of Sri Lanka under Virat Kohli's captaincy, and the Galle win set the tone for a 3-0 clean sweep. Jadeja, now 36, continues to be a key player in India's Test setup.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Galle 2017 Test was a landmark for India's pace attack as well: Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami also picked crucial wickets, showing India's ability to win in Asia without relying solely on spin. Jadeja's performance that day cemented his reputation as a match-winner away from home, a trait India will need in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With Ravichandran Ashwin also in the squad, the spin duo's experience remains India's biggest weapon in Test cricket. Watch for Jadeja's form in the next home series against New Zealand starting October 2024.
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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