Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is a left-handed batting all-rounder and left-arm orthodox spinner who brings considerable experience to India’s ODI squad for the West Indies series. After being left out of the ODI setup for the series against Australia and New Zealand, he has earned a recall as India look to add depth to both their batting and bowling departments. Jadeja remains one of the most versatile players in the Indian setup, capable of influencing a match with his economical left-arm spin, sharp fielding and aggressive lower-order batting. His inclusion also adds a senior presence to a squad that features a blend of established names and emerging players.

With the bat, Jadeja can change the complexion of an innings through powerful strokeplay and quick running between the wickets, particularly during the middle and closing overs. His bowling offers India control in the middle phase, where he can attack right-handers while keeping the scoring rate in check. His athleticism in the field further gives him multiple avenues to contribute during a match. The three ODIs against West Indies begin on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by games in Guwahati and New Chandigarh. For fantasy cricket, Jadeja’s all-round role makes him a multi-dimensional selection, with runs, wickets and fielding points all capable of adding to his overall value.