Bishen Bedi hails Jadeja as 'Unplayable Spinner'

t considered by many as a "classical" left-arm orthodox spinner, he still has ability to "pitch-in" 'red cherry' in those right areas to 'tweak' an opposition out.  'perfect pitching' and subsequent 'sharp turn' has been hallmark of  Ravindra Jadeja's bowling skills that have made him fastest Indian bowler to reach 200-wicket milestone in Test cricket. India's bowling attack led by R Ashwin and Jadeja dismantled Proteas batting order with Mohammad Shami hitting stumps on three occasions, piling more miseries on South Africa. Chasing a target of 395 runs, South Africa are w staring at a huge defeat with tailenders Senuran Muthuswamy and Dane Piedt trying to hold fort for visitors.

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Bishen Bedi on Ravindra Jadeja

"Jadeja is especially lethal and unplayable in fourth innings (opposition's 2nd innings) of a test match on Indian pitches where visiting side fails to "negotiate" and collapse like a 'house of cards.' He is a terrific cricketer. He is in game just about all time. On Indian wickets he is a must, an absolute match-winner," legendary left-arm orthodox spinner Bishen Singh Bedi told Republic TV in an exclusive interview today.

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Bishen Singh sums it up in a way only which he can. "Jadeja may t look as dangerous as he is. He may t be a classical left-arm spinner but very effective. t a treat to eyes but definitely a treat to "fall of wickets" highlights pack. Cricket has changed since our times. He is one such exponent. w we really need players like Ravindra Jadeja." said Singh. Jamnagar southpaw has also gained confidence of Captain Virat Kohli, so much so that he was preferred ahead of senior colleague and a "seasoned campaigner" like Ravichandran Ashwin in recently concludes West Indies tour.

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"Jadeja is best Indian fielder" says Bishen Singh Bedi

"That shows how much he is an integral part of present set up. He is undoubtedly best Indian fielder and can be a good  contributor in lower-middle order with bat. A very good and effective all-rounder but primarily a wicket-taking bowler in last innings of a test match" Bedi observed.

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