I Thought As Long As I Am Playing We Won't Lose In India: Jadeja's Big Remark On Losing Test Series

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed his disappointment and surprise at losing a Test series at home, something he thought was impossible during his playing career. After his 14th five-for in Tests, Jadeja acknowledged that his worst fear has come true.

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Ravindra Jadeja on Test series loss to New Zealand

Ravindra Jadeja had assumed that as long as he was playing, India would not lose a series at home. However, the recent loss to New Zealand has humbled him, and he now believes that nothing in cricket should be taken for granted.

"Firstly, I had this fear… personally I had thought that I won't lose a series in India as long as I am playing. But that too has happened," he said after opening day's play in the third Test.

Cricket is a great leveller and this humbling experience against the Black Caps and henceforth, he won't be "surprised" with anything.

He reflected on India's impressive record at home, having won 18 series and lost only five Test matches in which he played. Despite this achievement, Jadeja emphasized that the high expectations set by the team make the series loss stand out.

“We won 18 series (at home), I thought as long as I am playing Test cricket in India we won't lose a series but that has happened, so I am not surprised with anything (that is happening)," Jadeja said.

"We have set the expectations really high. Since last 12 years we did not lose a single series. I think we have lost a total of five Test matches in which I played.

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"I think this is a good achievement but when you set such high expectations and lose a series, it stands out and that is what is happening." The veteran all-rounder conceded that Indian players will have to collectively shoulder the responsibility of the series loss to New Zealand.

"When we win, we lift the trophy together. Now that we have lost the series, all 15 in the team will take the blame collectively," he said.

(With PTI inputs)