Ravindra Jadeja Reacts to ODI Non-Selection

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has said that he is not surprised by his omission from India’s ODI squad for the upcoming series in Australia, adding that the decision was clearly communicated by the selectors and team management. Speaking to reporters after Day 2 of the Delhi Test against West Indies, Jadeja clarified that there were no misunderstandings regarding his exclusion. So let’s have a look at Ravindra Jadeja ODI non-selection.

“Selection is not in my hands. The management and selectors have their plans, and they clearly explained the reason behind my omission. It was not a surprise for me,” Jadeja said. The veteran, who turns 37 this December, reiterated his desire to continue contributing to Indian cricket, expressing hope to feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup.

He added, “Whenever I get a chance, I will do what I’ve always done—perform for India. Playing in the World Cup again would be a dream. We came close last time; hopefully, we can go one step further next time.”

Selectors Explain the Call

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed that Jadeja remains part of India’s future ODI plans but was left out due to team balance considerations. “At the moment, we couldn’t take two left-arm spinners to Australia. Jadeja is very much in the mix, but with Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar offering variety, it was a tactical call,” Agarkar explained.

Jadeja has represented India in 204 ODIs, scoring 2806 runs and claiming 231 wickets. His recent Champions Trophy campaign yielded five wickets at an economy rate of 4.35, underlining his continued value in limited-overs cricket.

‘That Time Has Gone’: Jadeja on Captaincy Talk

The left-arm all-rounder also addressed speculation about leadership roles following his appointment as vice-captain for the ongoing Test series against West Indies. Dismissing any ambition to lead India, Jadeja said, “No sir, I don’t think about captaincy or vice-captaincy anymore. That time has gone. I just focus on performing and helping the youngsters.”

Jadeja revealed that he enjoys mentoring rising players like Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal, offering inputs about conditions and match situations.

Focus on Performance and Team Success

Jadeja remains India’s key Test spinner, picking up three wickets for 37 runs on Day 2 against the West Indies in Delhi. With his focus now firmly on on-field performance, Jadeja’s calm and mature response reflects his veteran mindset as India prepares for tougher overseas challenges ahead.

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