IND vs WI: Revealed Why Ravindra Jadeja Isn't Included In India's Playing XI For 3rd ODI Against West Indies

Star India National Cricket Team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who was also named as India’s vice-captain for the three-match ODI series against West Indies National Cricket Team, was not included in the playing XI for the third ODI.

The 33-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder had sustained an injury to his right knee ahead of the first ODI against West Indies, which was played at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on Friday, July 22.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a statement on Twitter, asserting that Jadeja will not be available for the selection for the first two ODIs.

“Team India all-rounder Mr. Ravindra Jadeja has sustained an injury to his right knee and has been ruled out of the first two ODIs against West Indies. The BCCI Medical team is monitoring his progress and a decision on his participation in the third ODI will be taken accordingly,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tweeted.

Team India all-rounder Mr. Ravindra Jadeja has sustained an injury to his right knee and has been ruled out of the first two ODIs against West Indies.

The BCCI Medical team is monitoring his progress and a decision on his participation in the third ODI will be taken accordingly.

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 22, 2022

Ravindra Jadeja Not Fully Fit To Take Part In Third ODI

The third and last match of the ODI series between the India National Cricket Team and West Indies National Cricket Team is being played at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday, July 27.

India National Cricket Team made one change to the playing XI in the game as Prasidh Krishna came in for Avesh Khan. However, Jadeja, who many thought would be available for the third game, was not fully fit and was unavailable for selection. Also, the BCCI asserted that Jadeja’s progress will continue to be monitored by the medical team.

“Ravindra Jadeja was not available for selection for the 3rd ODI since he is still not 100 percent fit.The medical team will continue to monitor his progress,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tweeted.

A look at our Playing XI for the final ODI.

One change for #TeamIndia. Prasidh Krishna comes in for Avesh Khan.

Ravindra Jadeja was not available for selection for the 3rd ODI since he is still not 100 percent fit.The medical team will continue to monitor his progress.#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/4bkh524SBu

— BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2022

Notably, Shreyas Iyer was appointed as Shikhar Dhawan’s deputy in the absence of Jadeja for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies.

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