Image: Ravindra Jadeja will be ruled out of the first Test match for BGT / © Hindustan Times
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 is round the corner, as India prepares to face Australia in the first Test from 22 November. This will also be the first five match Test series between these two teams after 30 years, which has been possible due to the growth of this rivalry.
In the last two Test series in Australia, India was able to clinch wins and is now looking forward to the third consecutive series win. If they are able to win four games in this series, they will also bag a spot in the World Test Championship 2025 finals, to be played in Lords. Amidst this, it has been reported that Ravindra Jadeja might be dropped from the first Test.
Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar have made the decision to drop Jadeja from the first Test match, giving a chance to Ashwin and Dhruv Jurel. Along with that, Ravindra Jadeja also highlighted the impact of Rishabh Pant’s performances to the team, with his humour and match winning knocks. Let’s take a look at the reactions of fans on the reports of Jadeja being dropped: