Ahead of India\u2019s last group match in ICC World Cup 2019 against Sri Lanka, former skipper Mohammad Azharuddin came up with solution for India\u2019s middle-order problems in the ongoing world event. Azhar suggested the inclusion of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to strengthen India\u2019s batting line-up, which has been found wanting after the dismissal of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Azhar believed the inclusion of Ravindra Jadeja will add muscle to the team\u2019s faltering middle-order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Virat Kohli\u2019s India have already booked their spot in the final four and will aim for a top spot to play the fourth-ranked side in the semi-finals when they take on Sri Lanka on Saturday at Headingley, Leeds but despite winning 6 of their 8 matches – one ended in a no result there has been lot of questions over India\u2019s middle order. India\u2019s batsmen have been criticised for losing momentum after the fall of their powerful top-order, which includes in-form opener Rohit Sharma and Kohli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Azhar suggested that Jadeja, who is yet to feature at the World Cup, would be a useful addition with his left-arm spin and powerful batting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJadeja on these wickets with the ball holding up and not coming on to the bat will be a force to reckon with. He is also a good fielder and a lusty batsman. They should try him against Sri Lanka.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veteran big-hitter MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav have twice faced flak from pundits and on social media for not accelerating the score in the final few overs.\u201cDefinitely the middle order has not done well. You need to be prepared because sometimes the three wickets fall early,\u201d said Azhar, a stylish middle-order batsman known for his wristy strokeplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRishabh Pant coming back has given the team some stability. But still, a lot was expected from Kedar Jadhav but he has not delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSometimes you have to get on with the game,\u201d he said. \u201cIf you lose your wicket it\u2019s fine but you have to score runs.
\nAzhar hailed India\u2019s bowling line-up led by paceman Jasprit Bumrah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe bowling has been exceptional. They have bowled according to the wickets,\u201d said Azhar.\u201cPitches haven\u2019t been exactly free-flowing for batting. The tracks are not quick as you expect them. The ball is not coming onto the bat.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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