Vikrant Shekhawat : Mar 07, 2022, 12:14 PM
India defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs in the first test match played in Mohali. This match, which started on March 4, was special for the Indian team in many ways. When Virat played his 100th Test, it was Rohit's first Test as captain. Apart from this, Ashwin broke Kapil Dev's record of 434 Test wickets. But apart from these, the team's all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja impressed the most. He first won the hearts of everyone with his all-round game and then missed the opportunity to set a world record in the interest of the team.Jadeja performed brilliantly, scoring 175 not out in the first innings and then taking 9 wickets in both the innings in the bowling. Jadeja had a great chance to score a double century in this match, but he decided to declare the innings, taking a decision in the interest of the team. After this he once surprised everyone with his decision. He had a great chance of making a world record by taking more than 150 runs in an innings and 10 wickets in the match. But he didn't.Speaking to the broadcaster after the match, the team's veteran spinner Ashwin said, "He (Jadeja) has really come a long way in the last four-five years. I think the way he is batting at the moment According to him, he is playing a little lower down the order. His batting has gone up a notch. He knows what he is doing and it shows in the way he bats."Ashwin further said, "In the middle of the match, we both realized that Jayant had not bowled much. Who is our third spinner, it was important for us to support him. Then Jaddu decided to give up his over and give Jayant. Will give me a chance to bowl from my end where the ball was spinning and then I also let go of my end. Jaddu was very generous to release the ball first."