Xtra Time Web Desk: Great news for Indian team as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has found his rhythm back with the ball in his first comeback match after injury. Jadeja put up a superb show with the ball in the second innings of the ongoing Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu at Chepauk on Thursday. He took 7 wickets for 53 runs as hosts Tamil Nadu were bowled out for 133 in the second innings.
Jadeja, leading in this match for Sourashtra in the absence of regular captain Jaydev Unadkat, did not have a great return both with the bat and ball in the first innings. He just took one wicket and scored 15 runs. But he completely turned the game with his terriffic bowling in the second innings.
After his terrific comeback, Jadeja took to Twitter to share the experience with his fans. While sharing the red cricket ball with his match figures 17.1-53-7 written over it, Jadeja captioned the post as: “First cherry of the season. #redcherry.
With Ravindra Jadeja showing signs of getting his rhythm back, it augurs well for the Indian team ahead of the four match test series against Australia.
Talking about the match, Sourashtra will need 266 runs to win the Ranji Trophy fixture.