Five Positives for team India from the 500th Test Match

#2 Ravindra Jadeja proves his worth in this team

Jadeja starred with the bat and ball (Image Courtesy: BCCI Official)

Ravindra Jadeja is one player who comes under a lot of fire when he underperforms, almost to a point where the criticism becomes unfair.

But in Kanpur, he showed his true value in this team. Digging out the team from trouble in the first innings with an unbeaten 42, he went on to claim a five-wicket haul when the Kiwis came out to bat the first time.

He continued his good show with the bat, cracking a wonderfully paced, unbeaten half-century in the Indian second innings, helping them set a huge target. He chipped in with crucial breakthroughs in the final innings of the match as India carried home their advantage and won the game.

It was nice to see him finally put up his hand and take responsibility with the bat lower down the order and Team India will be hoping these performances become a regular occurrence.