The spin department of Gujarat Lions is lacking experience and Ravindra Jadeja will definetly be the man to provide it
It will be a major Comeback boost for the struggling Gujarat Lions, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is slated for a return. Coach of the GL, Brad Hodge confirmed the news and said,” Not sure of Bravo’s availability but Jadeja will be back next game ,” says Lions coach Brad Hogde. “We tried to go in with guys who we thought would make an impact. It hasn’t worked but there’s plenty of time for us to get things right.”, he added.
It may be recalled here that the skipper Suresh Raina has already rued the absence of Ravindra Jadeja. In their first match against KKR, despite putting up a formidable target of 184 on the board, Gujarat Lions were comprehensively beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders. The inexperienced Gujarat bowling was taken to the cleaners and this has become a cause of headache for Raina.
Ravindra Jadeja is one of the few Indian players who were advised a few days rest by the BCCI after a long home season and keeping the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy in mind. It was announced that Jadeja, along with Umesh Yadav, is advised to take rest for two weeks before taking part in the IPL.
The spin department is lacking experience and Jadeja will definitely be the man to provide it. Along with him Dwayne Bravo is also sitting on the bench. Raina and Bravo are set to miss the initial few matches of Gujarat’s campaign as Bravo recovers from a hamstring injury while Jadeja gets some much-needed rest after a long home season with India.
Describing Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as a three-dimensional player, Gujarat Lions’ head coach Brad Hodge had also said that it was very difficult for any cricketing side to replace him. With Jadeja’s comeback the Lions will be hoping for the tables to turn and notch up their first victory.
Gujarat Lions take on Rising Pune Supergiant at the SCA stadium in Rajkot on the 14th of this month. The Suresh Raina-led team will be desperate to put on a decent performance and register their first win in the tournament.
Even, Sunrisers Hyderabad have comprehensively beaten Gujarat Lions by 9 wickets and this match could be a major reality check for the Gujarat Lions.
Where Rashid Khan is considered as the man of the match for his spectacular figures of 4-0-19-3. With the three wickets, he is also the current purple cap holder.
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