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Morne Morkel Defends Ravindra Jadeja’s Wicketless Outing In Brisbane

December 15, 2024: Morne Morkel’s comments on Ravindra Jadeja’s performance and selection highlight the challenges that come with Test cricket, where players can have off days despite being experienced and proven. Jadeja’s tough outing on day two of the third Test, conceding 76 runs in 16 overs at an economy rate of 4.75, was clearly a disappointment, but Morkel was quick to back his selection.

Morkel emphasized that Jadeja’s value isn’t just in his left-arm spin, but also his ability to contribute with the bat. He pointed out that Jadeja had a lot of game time coming into the match and has a strong track record of taking Test wickets, making him a vital part of India’s squad. The left-arm option, according to Morkel, was an intentional selection to add variety to the attack, and while Jadeja faced pressure from Australia’s partnership of Steve Smith and Travis Head, Morkel reinforced his belief that Jadeja is a world-class player who can bounce back.

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The comment also reflects the broader context of Test cricket: top-quality opposition like Australia will always target bowlers and try to put pressure on them, and sometimes a bowler simply has an off day. It’s part of the ebb and flow of the game, and Morkel made it clear that the team still has confidence in Jadeja’s abilities.

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Looking ahead, Morkel’s focus shifted to the Indian batting line-up and the importance of negotiating the new ball. The pitch, being good for batting, might give India a chance to recover with a strong batting display after a difficult day in the field. The message was clear: it was time to move on from the tough day and focus on the challenge ahead.

Disha Rojhe

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