Saurashtra all-rounder Ravindra A Jadeja, who was in excellent form in the 2008-09 Ranji Trophy Series has caught the attention of the national selectors. Jadeja has been selected for the Indian Team for the short tour of Srilanka. His all-round performance in the current Ranji Trophy (scoring 739 runs and taking 42 wickets) has been rightly recognized by the national selectors.

Jadeja who bats left-hand and bowls left-hand orthodox spin, can play the role of an allrounder in the Indian team. He has the ability to score a quick 40 runs in the middle order and take a few quick wickets in the middle overs.

Jadeja was also part of India’s World Cup-winning Under-19 squad and the IPL champions Rajasthan Royals last year. I saw Jadeja’s performance under pressure in the Rajasthan Royals’ game against Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. Jadeja walked in when his team was down 4 wickets for just 99 runs on the board. His unbeaten 36 and valuable 69-run partnership with Watson helped in Rajasthan’s first victory. Jadeja appeared to be a very patient & cool-headed player when he took an important catch at long on in the IPL championship final against the Chennai Super Kings team.

I am sure that Jadeja will start with a bang and play with positive attitude and enthusiasm.