Indian dressing room knows value of underrated Ravindra Jadeja: Gautam Gambhir-OxBig News Network

India coach Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja, saying that the Indian all-rounder is someone who always fly under the radar. Gambhir said that the Indian dressing room knows the true value of the all-rounder ahead of the Champions Trophy final.

Jadeja has been a vital part of the Indian team since his debut in 2009. The 36-year-old was the Player Of The Match when India last won the Champions Trophy in 2013 as he starred with bat and ball. In the ongoing tournament, Jadeja has continued to be a key with the ball and an insurance policy lower down the order. Speaking to the ICC, Gambhir said that the all-rounder is underrated and said he is very important for Indian cricket.

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The Indian coach feels that Jadeja is one of the top all-rounders in world cricket at the moment and the dressing room understands his value.

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“I’ve always felt that Ravindra Jadeja has always gone under the radar. I think he’s someone who we don’t speak highly about. See what he’s done for Indian cricket. Be it Test format, be it T20I format or in 50-over format. I think he’s very important to Indian cricket and what he’s done. Not just with the bat or ball, in the field as well. He’s, I think, one of the top all-rounders going around in world cricket. We, in the dressing room, know the value of Ravindra Jadeja. We feel that the importance of Ravindra Jadeja is what it is in the dressing room and not what happens outside the dressing room,” said Gambhir.

Ravindra Jadeja in Champions Trophy so far

Jadeja has been a key part for India, especially in the middle overs. While the all-rounder has picked up just 4 wickets in 4 matches, his economy of 4.78 amongst the best in the tournament. With the bat, Jadeja has scored just 18 runs, but he hasn’t been needed a lot by India due to the depth they possess.

Jadeja still remains electric on the field and will be vital for India in the final of the Champions Trophy.