Badrinath questions Jadeja's place in ODI team after loss

Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath is scratching his head over Ravindra Jadeja's spot in the ODI team after a shocking 1-2 series loss to New Zealand. Jadeja's performance was a total flop, with no wickets and a batting average under 15. Badrinath suggests bringing in Axar Patel instead, as Jadeja hasn't scored a half-century since 2021. India's next ODI is in July in England.

Quick rundown

1.Badrinath questions Jadeja's ODI spot after series loss.

2.India lost 1-2 to New Zealand in a surprising defeat.

3.Jadeja's recent ODI performances have been underwhelming.

4.Axar Patel is suggested as a better option for ODIs.

5.Jadeja's last ODI half-century was in 2020 in Australia.

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