Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that Ravindra Jadeja’s knee injury is a major concern for Team India as he has been facing such issues at regular intervals in recent times. Jadeja has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the Asia Cup as the BCCI has announced Axar Patel as his replacement. Jadeja played a crucial role in India’s thrilling 5-wicket win over Pakistan in their opening match of the Asia Cup. The southpaw scored valiant 35 runs while batting at number 4 which stabilized the chase after top-order’s departure.
“Jadeja’s injury is disturbing news because it is not the first time. It is turning out to be a recurring injury and although you have Axar Patel as a replacement, can you afford Ravindra Jadeja’s absence in the long run? He brings the balance to the T20I team just like Hardik does and can even bat at No. 4 or No. 5 if India wants a left-hander,” Chopra said on his YouTube channel.
“The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Axar Patel as the replacement for Ravindra Jadeja in the ongoing Asia Cup,” the BCCI statement read.
