Aakash Chopra Calls Out Jadeja, Axar Shines Brightly
So, Aakash Chopra is like, 'Hey, Ravindra, what's with the game?' In the first ODI against New Zealand, Jadeja bowled nine overs and got zero wickets, scoring just four runs! Aakash thinks Axar Patel is the new kid on the block for the 2027 World Cup. C'mon, Jadeja, time to turn up the heat, buddy!
Quick rundown
- Jadeja's ODI impact under the scanner: nine wicketless overs and just four runs in Vadodara.
- Chopra claims Axar Patel is ahead in the white-ball race and could be the World Cup pick if it started tomorrow.
- Axar takes on leadership duties as T20I vice-captain, with Jadeja left out of the 20-over squads.
- Bowling form flags: in four internationals, Jadeja has one wicket and hasn't completed his overs lately.
- The India selection storyline continues: Axar's ascent could shape the build-up to the 2027 World Cup.
