2017 Test round-up: India's 5 most valuable players of the year

#4 Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja was economical and incredibly effective as wellConstantly in the shadows of Ravichandran Ashwin, 2017 was the year in which Ravindra Jadeja eventually emerged and showed just how crucial he is to the side. For the first time in his career, the left-arm spinner finished with over 50 wickets in a calendar year in Tests.

Over the course of the year,he also became the No.1 ranked Test bowler in the world and currently in third place, he is the highest ranked Indian Test bowler in the world. He is also the No.2 ranked Test all-rounder currently and his all-round prowess was evident throughout the year.

In 10 Tests, Jadeja finished with 54 wickets, which is the third-highest tally in the calendar year for any bowler.