Is Ravindra Jadeja fit for 2nd Test? Latest Instagram post fuels speculation; see pictures

Team India was humiliated and annihilated in first Test in elaide where Men in Blue registered ir lowest score (36) in format in ir 88-year-old cricketing history. insulting loss at hands of Aussies caused widespre criticism with fans, as well as, former cricketers calling out for some major changes in team. One of changes that everyone has been wanting to see is inclusion of an in-form Ravindra Jeja who was recently injured after suffering a concussion during first T20I of three-match series against Australia.

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Ravindra Jeja's latest Instagram post makes fans optimistic

Jeja injury caused him to miss rest of T20I series, as well as, first Test. southpaw is currently recovering from injury and is likely to play second Test. On Monday, Jeja took to Instagram and shared cheerful photos of himself where he is seen drinking coffee. Jeja posted a hysterical caption as he wrote, "Coffee, because it’s too early for wine" which left is fans in splits. Several reactions poured in on post as fans speculated that Jeja is fit and will feature in second Test.

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Jeja is likely to recover from his injury will in time before Boing-Day Test in Melbourne. According to a top BCCI official, if all-rounder regains match fitness, he is likely to replace Hanuma Vihari in playing XI. official told PTI that if Jeja gets fit to bowl long spells, n re is debate at all about his selection as he will replace Vihari on basis of his all-round skills which also gives m an option to play five bowlers at MCG.

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Meanwhile, according to India vs Australia schedule, second Test will start on Saturday, December 26 in Melbourne. Live-action of India vs Australia 2nd Test will commence at 5:00 AM (IST). Indian team will be without services of ir skipper Virat Kohli who is returning to India to be with wife Anushka Sharma for birth of ir first child. Ajinkya Rahane will le team India in Kohli's absence.

Ravindra Jeja stats

Jeja stats in Test cricket are extremely impressive. southpaw has played 49 Tests where he has bagged 213 wickets at an impressive aver of 24.6. He also has 1869 runs to his name in format at a decent aver of 35.3.

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