Ravindra Jadeja’s omission from the India ODI squad for Australia tour raised a few eyebrows, but the veteran all-rounder wasn’t surprised as the selection committee and team management had “communicated” with him about their inability to pick him in national team.
Jadeja said that if it is left up to him, he is keen on playing the 2027 World Cup as the 50-over global edition remains an “unfinished business” after the heartbreaking loss to Australia in the 2023 final. “It is not in my hands, but I want to play the 2027 World Cup. The team management, selectors must have some kind of thinking as to why I wasn’t selected for the Australia ODIs,” Jadeja said after Day Two of the second Test against West Indies.
Chairman of selection committee Ajit Agarkar has said that they didn’t pick Jadeja as they didn’t see logic in picking two slow left-arm orthodox bowlers (Axar Patel is in the squad) for a three-match ODI series. While Jadeja didn’t divulge the discussion between him, Agarkar, head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Shubman Gill, he was pleased that he at least has been told about their plan of action.
“There must be some reason and they have indeed spoken to me. It wasn’t like I was surprised once the team was announced and I didn’t find my name in it. It was good that the captain, [chief] selector and coach spoke to me as to what they are thinking and what their reasons are, so I am happy. But whenever I will get a chance, I will try to perform.”
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