Ojha said that with India having no fast-bowling all-rounder in the squad, Jadeja in particular gives them an extra option in the batting order.

The 29 completed matches at the halfway stage of the tournament provided ample breathtaking performances to select the best XI from the season so far. 

Prasad feels Hardik wouldn't squeeze into the side as a 'pure batsman', with players in Hanuma Vihari being a crucial part of India's middle-order.

Chennai Super Kings rode on Jadeja's blistering 62 to post 191/4 against RCB and then restricted the opposition to 122/9, with Jadeja (3/13) and Imran Tahir (2/16) doing the bulk of the damage.

Jadeja smashed 37 runs off the last over of the CSK innings bowled by Harshal Patel, hitting five sixes and four, making it the joint most expensive over in the history of the IPL.

Jadeja almost singlehandedly beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 69 runs as the India all-rounder smashed 62 not out off 28 balls, apart from taking three wickets and effecting a run-out.

Jadeja's blistering 62 from 28 that included a 37-run last over against Harshal Patel helped CSK post an intimidating 191/4 in 20 overs

RCB dominated a major part of their bowling innings and started the chase of well despite a colossal target, but on both occasions, they ran into the same man that left them deflated. 

Jadeja, who was dropped on 0 by Dan Christian off Washington Sundar in the 15th over, made full use of the reprieve to finish on 62 off 28 balls.

Jadeja ended the innings on 62 off just 28 balls, hitting four fours in addition to the five sixes.

Jadeja, who smashed 62 off 28 balls, started the 20th over bowled by Harshal with a couple of maximums and a no-ball that went for six.

Alarmed by the rate of Covid-19 spread across the country, DC recently launched a campaign for people, who have recovered from the disease, to come forward and donate their plasma.

Jadeja, who is an all-format player for the Indian team, joined nine other teammates in the grade category which includes players like Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravichandran Ashwin.

After electing to bat first at the Wankhede, Chahar ran a wrecking ball through Punjab Kings' batting unit.

CSK all-rounder Sam Curran imitated Ravindra Jadeja's 'sword' celebration as the duo batted together during a practice match.

Indian captain Virat Kohli and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja paid tribute to the brave jawans who were martyred in an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh.

Three-time champions Chennai Super Kings will get their season underway from April 10 when they take on Delhi Capitals in Mumbai.

IPL 2021 is set to begin from April 9, and MS Dhoni-led CSK will play their first game an evening later against Delhi Capitals.

Jadeja has been out of action since the third Test against Australia.

The easy drizzle of runs saw Ashwin have a rare off-day on his home ground at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.