The Indian cricket team has to play a Test series on New Zealand tour, which is considered very important from the point of view of the ICC World Test Championship. The role of Team India’s experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja can be important in this series.

Sports News: Indian cricket team’s experienced all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is going to take the help of domestic cricket to strengthen his preparations before the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Jadeja will be seen playing for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy. By practicing with the red ball in the domestic tournament, he will try to improve his rhythm and match fitness for Test cricket. The Test series against New Zealand is considered important for the Indian team, because its results can also affect the ICC World Test Championship campaign.

Jadeja has been included in Saurashtra’s squad for the Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh starting from October 11. In this match, the team will be captained by fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat. This match will be a good opportunity for Jadeja to test his batting and bowling before the New Zealand tour. For this experienced player who has played in international cricket for a long time, spending time in domestic cricket can be important in terms of preparation for the Test series.

Jadeja will practice with red ball in Ranji Trophy

Ravindra Jadeja now wants to focus on the Test format after being a part of the Indian team in limited overs cricket. Playing in Ranji Trophy will give him an opportunity to bowl for longer periods, spend more time at the crease and prepare his strategy according to the match conditions. The role of all-rounders is very important in Test cricket.

Jadeja is one of the important players of the Indian team due to his left-arm spin bowling, useful batting in the lower order and excellent fielding. His role could be even more important against a team like New Zealand, where conditions require changes in bowling and patience in batting.

The Ranji Trophy matches will give him an opportunity to find his rhythm in competitive cricket. However, their final schedule for the upcoming international series will depend on the team management’s plans and availability.

Was also seen in the ODI series against West Indies

Before the Ranji Trophy, Jadeja was part of the Indian team in the three-match ODI series against West Indies. He got a chance to play two matches in this series. He took two wickets while bowling, but did not get the opportunity to bat. The requirements of ODI cricket and Test cricket are different. In the Test format, bowlers have to bowl long spells, while batsmen need to stay on the wicket and take the innings forward as per the conditions. In such a situation, it may prove useful for Jadeja to return to red-ball cricket through Ranji Trophy.

Saurashtra team will play its next Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka from October 18. If Jadeja remains available for this match, he may get a chance to play another competitive match before the New Zealand tour. This may give them additional time for their preparation.

Eyes will be on the test series against New Zealand

Cricket fans will keep an eye on the performance of both the teams regarding the proposed Test series between India and New Zealand. The New Zealand team is considered challenging in Test cricket and against them the Indian players will have to perform better at the level of technique, patience and strategy. Jadeja’s experience can be useful for the Indian team in this match. He can put pressure on the opposition batsmen while bowling and can also add important runs when needed. Apart from this, his fielding gives additional strength to the team.

The strategy of playing domestic cricket before the Test series is not new for Indian players. Many experienced players gain match practice through domestic tournaments before international matches. This helps them to prepare themselves according to the playing conditions. As per the given schedule, the five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is scheduled to start from November 4. After this, two test matches are to be played between the two teams. The first Test is proposed in Wellington from 19 November and the second Test in Christchurch from 27 November.