Published 18:40 IST, May 31st 2021
Ravindra Jadeja recalls Manjrekar's 'bits and pieces' remark during 2019 WC semi-final
During the 2019 WC, Sanjay Manjrekar and Ravindra Jadeja got involved in an argument where the Indian commentator had termed Jadeja 'Bits and Pieces' cricketer
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Team India's ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all set to make his mark in upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final and five-matches Test series against England. Ravindra Jadeja who is currently serving his quarantine period in Mumbai along with or members of Team India recently opened up on his signature sword-waving celebration during infamous 2019 Cricket World Cup towards commentator box. Ravindra Jadeja in an interaction with Indian Express recalled his celebration towards commentary box where cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar was sitting.
During 2019 Cricket World Cup, cricketer-turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar and Ravindra Jadeja got involved in an argument where Indian commentator had termed all-rounder 'Bits and Pieces' cricketer. Sanjay Manjrekar had slammed idea of Virat Kohli & Co. to play with all-rounders and t specialists. Criticising Ravindra Jadeja, Sanjay Manjrekar had said, "I am t a big fan of bits and pieces players which Jadeja is at this point of his career in 50-over cricket. In Test matches, he is a pure bowler. But in 50-over cricket, I would rar have a batsman and a spinner.
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This statement by Sanjay Manjrekar did t go down well Ravindra Jadeja as he took to his Twitter and wrote, "Still I have played twice number of matches you have played and I m still playing. Learn to respect ppl who have achieved.I have heard eugh of your verbal diarrhoea."
Ravindra Jadeja recalls his sword-waving celebration towards commentary box
During 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, Ravindra Jadeja almost took Team India into finals. After scoring his half-century Ravindra Jadeja had waived his bat doing his signature sword celebration towards commentary box. On being asked about his celebration, Ravindra Jadeja said that was a heat of moment and y understood whom I was targeting. 'Tab toh Bhatta garam tha, na! ( grill was hot, n!)', said Ravindra Jadeja adding that he was searching for commentary box and he thought it must be somewhere re.
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Ravindra Jadeja and ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Team India was t able to qualify for final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 which held in England. Team India locked horns against New Zealand at Old Trafford Stadium where Kiwis emerged victorious after y defeated Kohli & Co. by 18 runs. However, match of India vs New Zealand 2019 World Cup was a thriller after Ravindra Jadeja went berserk and almost single-handedly won match for India. 32-year-old all-rounder showcased his allrounder skills where he gave just 34 runs in his 10 overs with 1 wicket, and also was responsible for taking two catches and a run-out (Ross Taylor for 74). In terms of batting, left-hander smashed 77 runs in 59 balls. However, MS Dhoni's run-out during last phase of match eclipsed India's hope of going into World Cup 2019 final.
(Im Credits: AP/PTI)
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18:40 IST, May 31st 2021