Jadeja's Quiet Brilliance Shines Through for India

Rock stars are also capable of carrying out their duties quietly at times. Ravindra Jadeja, who Shane Warne used to affectionately refer to as a "rockstar," proved it once more.

at Eden Gardens on Sunday, this time with a five-for against South Africa.

The bowlers and batsmen of Team India have performed brilliantly together to advance to the World Cup semifinals. When it comes to the bowling group, Rohit Sharma and company have an easier time now that the quicks have made early inroads.

Nevertheless, the management of the team recognizes and appreciates the part that Jadeja quietly plays, particularly in those middle overs. With the help of fellow left-armer Kuldeep Yadav, Jadeja makes sure that the rival batters are kept under constant pressure and that the stranglehold is maintained after the pacers have put them on the back foot.

That has been essential to India's success in this showcase thus far. Jadeja may not have the same variation as Chinaman bowler Kuldeep, but he can still be extremely accurate in white-ball cricket, as he has shown in the longest format.

"I believe that everyone has heard Jadeja's performances clearly and loudly. Although Shakib-Al Hasan is the best all-rounder in ODIs, he is ranked lower than him. However, consider the impact Shakib and Jadeja (ranked No. 13 in ODI rankings) have had during this World Cup, both with the bat and the ball.

The Telegraph was informed on Monday by former national selector Sunil Joshi, who played for India in 69 ODIs and 15 Tests, that "the performances of the two present a picture clear enough."

"His contribution is enormous not only with his batting and bowling but also with his fielding, whether it is in the deep or inside the circle. He is an excellent all-around player.

Jadeja's self-analysis revolves around his extra effort and preparation. It is our responsibility as all-rounders to score thirty, thirty-five, or forty runs in difficult circumstances and to take one or two wickets when a partnership is in place. That's what we do.

"Whenever I can, I try to contribute in any way that the team needs me, whether it's bowling or hitting. I also never consider fielding to be a given.

"I also worry that I might miss a catch, so I make extra preparations and watch out for myself on the field. I constantly remind myself to keep trying, and I do just that, Jadeja

declared after his superb bowling performance against the Proteas.

Joshi concurred that Jadeja's greatest asset is her pinpoint accuracy.

"A Kuldeep is not the same as a Jadeja; they are of different types. It goes without saying that he will have his own set of variations as a chinaman bowler.

But Jadeja's greatest asset is undoubtedly his accuracy. Not only that, though. He can bowl with a repeatable action, change pace, extract a fair amount of turn, and utilize the seam well.

One major advantage you have is having someone on your team who can bowl consistently with a repeatable motion. Joshi emphasized, "Just the kind of advantage Jadeja gives to his team.

Jadeja's work is not yet done; he still has to step up and get India past the semi-final barrier, which has proven difficult for the team since the World Cup of 2015. To the team's advantage, though, is that Jadeja is currently in a positive mindset.

"I'm pleased that I'm hitting both bat and ball in crucial matches and an important tournament. It's satisfying.

"I am confident about my individual performance, but there are still important games ahead," Jadeja stated.

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