Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja said he would cherish his one-day international comeback after taking 4/29 in India’s win against Bangladesh.
Along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, the quicks who took three wickets apiece, Jadeja chipped away at regular intervals, ensuring that Bangladesh were never able to put on a substantial partnership, getting all out for 173. India’s batsmen chased the target with captain Rohit Sharma scoring an unbeaten 83.
“I will always remember this comeback because I returned to the team after a gap of around 480 days.
“Even in Test cricket, because the last few series have been overseas, I haven’t been getting chances consistently. So I was determined that whenever I get the chance I will perform, that’s all that I can control. I was only focused about my own game and how I can improve further,” he said.
As far as spinners go, Jadeja is known for his ability to bowl quickly. That feature of his came particularly handy on the slow wicket of Dubai.
“On a slow wicket, you have to bowl with more of your own effort. On a normal wicket, the ball goes through quickly after bouncing so it doesn’t give the batsman as much time. But on a slow wicket you have to bowl with more effort,” said Jadeja.
