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Cricketers, including those of the Indian team, often have to be intensively monitored on social media. Their success is lavishly celebrated, while their failures are criticized quite strongly. False rumors also sometimes circulate about their private lives. Talking about the rumors that Indian cricket team all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja keeps popping up about him on the internet, he had a hilarious incident to tell.
“You’re talking about not being part of the T20 World Cup squad, this is nothing. I read once that I passed away (laughs). I’m not thinking about this, I’m just trying to do my best. You you just have to practice and improve and this is the key to success,” Jadeja said at a press conference on Tuesday.
Ravindra Jadeja is currently playing in the Asian Cup, where India defeated Pakistan in their first game on Sunday. They will face Hong Kong next Wednesday.
In the match against Pakistan, Hardik Pandya produced an extraordinary all round effort as India held the nerves to take a thrilling five wicket win. Hardik (3/25 in 4 overs) showed his prowess under extreme pressure as his well-aimed shorts helped India beat Pakistan for 147.
It should have been a direct chase, but India’s experienced top three faltered and put extra pressure on the middle class.
Hardik (33 not out on 17) and Ravindra Jadeja (35 on 29) then split a 52-run tie to capture India on the brink of a famous win. The three fours of the star all-rounder on Haris Rauf of the 19th over effectively sealed the match for India.
With the team needing 6 from three balls, Hardik ended the game with a six from left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz.
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The focus was on India’s top three entering the tournament, and all three — KL Rahul (0), Rohit Sharma (12 out of 18) and Virat Kohli (35 out of 34) — didn’t have the best times in the middle.
With PTI inputs
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