IND vs ENG: Why Ravindra Jadeja is certain of playing third Test against England in Rajkot?

IND vs ENG: The third Test between India and England starts from Thursday, February 15 and Ravindra Jadeja would be raring to play the match for multiple reasons.

The star all-rounder impressed with the bat and ball in the first Test in Hyderabad before being ruled out of the second Test due to hamstring injury. The 35-year-old immediately reported at the NCA in Bengaluru, and looks like the the hard work has paid off.

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Despite the injury concerns, BCCI named Jadeja in the India squad for the last three Tests, but made it clear that his availability would be subject to fitness.

A similar condition was put against KL Rahul's name. However, the star batter has already been ruled out of the third Test, and Devdutt Padikkal has been named as his replacement.

But India are set to get Jadeja boost in the upcoming mouth-watering encounter which can give India a 2-1 lead in the 5-Test series. Jadeja is all but certain of playing for India in the match.

Why Ravindra Jadeja is certain of playing third Test against England in Rajkot?

Rajkot is Ravindra Jadeja's home ground and the local boy would not want to waste the opportunity to play a Test match at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium (SCA). Jadeja will also be felicitated ahead of the match alongside his India and Saurashtra teammate Cheteshwar Pujara.

Also, BCCI would have named Jadeja' replacement as well, just like they did for Rahul, in case he was not match fit. Ravindra Jadeja's social media updates also hints about his participation.

"Looking good in this attire," Jadeja has captioned his last picture practicing in the orange India kit.

Further, Kuldeep Yadav also almost confirmed Jadeja's availability for the third Test. “I think so. He did his routine and had a session yesterday too,” said the left-arm wriest spinner in the pre-match press conference in Rajkot.

Ravindra Jadeja's presence in India playing eleven also becomes a must in the absence of seniors like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. He gives a balance like non-other and India would want him to play if is hamstring issue is not very serious.