World No.1 Test bowler Ravindra Jadeja is set to return on field after a break of two weeks.
GL all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (Photo: Twitter)
World No.1 Test bowler Ravindra Jadeja is set to return on field after a break of two weeks.
The 28-year-old all-rounder will make his first appearance in the ongoing Indian Premier League season 10 when Gujarat Lions host Rising Pune Supergiant at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Friday.
Jadeja, who claimed 25 wickets in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, wants to make a thumping start in the IPL 2017 as he is aiming to hit Pune’s weak nerves.
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“They (RPS) have a strong batting line-up. We need to identify their weak areas and target those. We need to bowl really well and restrict them to a low total,” Jadeja said as quoted by IPLT20.
Jadeja, however, immediately added that Suresh Raina-led Gujarat are too strong in batting and can chase down any target easily.
“We have a good batting line-up, so even if we have a big target, we’re capable of chasing it down. We need to bat deep and try and save runs in the field too,” he added.
The Lions are struggling as they are placed last in the points tally after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
With the inclusion of Jadeja now, Gujarat will look to break the jinx.
“I always look to contribute as much as I can for the team. My goal has always been to be a utility player who can answer his team’s needs in any circumstances. Whether it is bowling or batting, I want to contribute and fill the gap for the team,” Jadeja added.
In the IPL 2016 season, Jadeja helped Gujarat top the final rankings with eight wickets and 191 runs.
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