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 82 balls and seven wickets to spare, captain Rohit Sharma scoring an unbeaten 83.
Jadeja, who last played an ODI in July 2017, was understandably thrilled about marking his comeback with a bang. He said that the lack of opportunity with the national team had fortified his ambition to do better.
“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.
