"He would've got them home" - Michael Clarke's massive praise for Indian batter's performance in ENG vs IND 2025 3rd Test

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has lauded India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for his fighting effort with the bat against England in the third Test at Lord’s. The cricketer-turned-analyst added that Jadeja has delivered for India on numerous occasions, but fell short of his partners in the end, this time around.

The remarks came after Jadeja scored a fighting 61 not out off 181 deliveries, comprising one six and four boundaries. Despite his efforts, the tourists fell 22 runs short in a modest target of 193 against England to go 1-2 behind in the ongoing five-match Test series.

Tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj lasted 54 and 30 deliveries, respectively. The duo, along with Jadeja, ensured the visitors stretched the game to the third session on Day 5.

On Thursday (July 17), Michael Clarke said on the Beyond 23 Cricket Podcast YouTube channel:

“9:25 – India can hold their head high, particularly Jadeja… Jadeja’s batting has been phenomenal, and his entire career, he’s saved India on a number of occasions. He’s won India games on a number of occasions. And 61, I think if he had somebody just hold up that other end, didn’t get out, I think he would’ve got them home.” “7:28 – Until that last dismissal, Jadeja was doing everything he could to get India home,” he added.

Ravindra Jadeja, the incumbent World No.1-ranked Test all-rounder, has been excellent with the bat in the ongoing Test tour of England. The 36-year-old has amassed 327 runs in six innings at an average of 109, comprising four consecutive half-centuries. The left-arm spinner has also scalped three wickets in the first three games.

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“Now, I don’t know how” – Michael Clarke wants India to play Kuldeep Yadav in the 4th Test against England

Michael Clarke reiterated that the Indian team management should play left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the upcoming fourth Test against England. The 44-year-old, however, pointed out that it would be a selection headache for the visitors as all-rounder Washington Sundar returned with figures of 4/22 in the second innings at Lord's.

Clarke said in the same interaction:

“9:30 – I’ve said openly, I still would like to see Kuldeep Yadav in that XI. Now, I don’t know how because Washington Sundar, he bowled beautifully, made handy runs.”

The Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester will host the fourth Test from July 23 onwards.

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Edited by James Kuanal