Bharat Arun says Ravindra Jadeja's all-round abilities are an 'exceptional sign for India'

Team India's bowling coach Bharat Arun has said that Ravindra Jadeja is team's most complete all-rounder after he had impressed everyone in all three departments of game in high-octane third Test match that was played at Sydney Cricket Ground two weeks ago. 

Jaddu played impactful kcks in middle-order with bat during second and third Tests and in SCG Test, Gujarat all-rounder had four scalps to his name and also made his presence felt with a live-wire fielding performance that saw him brilliantly run out centurion Steve Smith.

'Most complete all-rounder': Bharat Arun

"Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin have been magnificent. y are number one spinners in world plus Jadeja's rise as an all-rounder is a huge bonus for country. way he is batting, Jadeja is today most complete all-rounder we have and it is an exceptional sign for India," Arun said in a virtual press conference on Friday.

Unfortunately, Saurashtra cricketer will t be taking part in first two Tests against England at home starting February 5 with a dislocated thumb which reportedly could keep him out of action for six weeks.

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Jadeja injured his thumb on Day 3 of SCG Test when he was struck on gloves by an awkward delivery from Australia's premier pacer Mitchell Starc as a result of which he needed immediate medical attention. Jaddu remained unbeaten on 28 as he had to leave field and was reportedly in deep discomfort. He did t take field during Australia's second innings eir. 

southpaw was t needed to bat in second innings as well as India's middle-order duo of Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin made Australian bowlers toil hard for nearly 43 overs as Test match ended in a stalemate. Men In Blue did unthinkable by winning following match at Gabba, Brisbane, and reby, winning four-match series 2-1. 

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Thus, Ajinkya Rahane & Co. ended up retaining Border Gavaskar Trophy by winning four-match series 2-1 and India registered back-to-back Test series triumphs Down Under.

At same time, Indian team also breached Australia's fortress Gabba after a long wait of nearly 33 years. Aussies had t lost a single Test match at venue since 1988.

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(With ANI Inputs)