The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the third Test against England in Rajkot did not provide any information about Ravindra Jadeja’s fitness status or his availability for selection. The release did mention that KL Rahul has been ruled out due to his inability to recover from his injury, and Devdutt Padikkal has been named as his replacement.
Ravindra Jadeja’s fitness has been a matter of concern, especially after he sustained a hamstring injury during the first Test in Hyderabad. The BCCI’s selection committee had named a 17-man squad for the final three Tests against England, and Jadeja’s inclusion was contingent on receiving fitness clearance from the BCCI’s medical team.
It’s worth noting that last week’s selection also saw Shreyas Iyer being dropped from the team due to a series of poor performances with the bat. However, the release did not provide an update on whether Jadeja has received clearance or if he will be available for the upcoming Test match in Rajkot.
Fans and cricket enthusiasts will likely have to wait for further updates or announcements from the BCCI or the team management regarding Jadeja’s fitness status and potential inclusion in the playing XI for the third Test.
Rahul, however, failed to recover in time for the Rajkot Test as the batter will continue his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru before returning for the final two Tests. “Rahul has reached 90 per cent of match fitness and is progressing well under the supervision of the BCCI Medical Team. He will continue his recovery process at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to be completely match-fit for the fourth and fifth Test,” read the BCCI statement.
As of the available information, the BCCI’s press release did not explicitly mention Ravindra Jadeja’s fitness status or his availability for selection in the third Test against England in Rajkot. However, it was noted that when Jadeja’s name was included in the “updated squad,” it bore an asterisk, similar to the notation when the original squad was named, signifying that his participation is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI medical team.
Contrary to KL Rahul, who did not report to Rajkot for the third Test due to his injury, a PTI report suggests that Ravindra Jadeja joined the Indian squad and participated in the first practice session for the match on Monday. This could indicate positive progress in terms of his fitness.
“KL Rahul hasn’t yet reported in Rajkot. Ravindra Jadeja, the local boy has linked up with the team. It was always a case of subject to fitness and BCCI medical team is still not confident that he is match fit,” a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.
If Ravindra Jadeja is declared fit for selection, it is expected that he would be a significant addition to the Indian playing XI. In such a scenario, the team management would need to decide on the composition of the bowling attack, potentially leading to a choice between all-rounder Axar Patel and leg-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, with one of them sitting out in the third Test.
For the most current and accurate information on Ravindra Jadeja’s availability, it is recommended to check official announcements from the BCCI or the team management closer to the start of the third Test in Rajkot.
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