Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Siraj Backs Jadeja, Kaif Favors Axar
Ravindra Jadeja, an important player for the Indian cricket team, hasn't taken any wickets in the last two matches against New Zealand.
His teammate, Mohammed Siraj, believes Jadeja just needs one good wicket to get back into form.
Meanwhile, former player Mohammad Kaif thinks another player, Axar Patel, is better than Jadeja and should be playing instead of Nitish Kumar Reddy.
The team is getting ready for an important match that will decide who wins the series.
Everyone is hopeful and working hard to do well.
Mohammed Siraj backs Ravindra Jadeja to regain form with one key wicket.
Jadeja has been wicketless in the last two ODIs against New Zealand.
Mohammad Kaif suggests Axar Patel is a better all-rounder than Jadeja.
Kaif questions the team's decision to include Nitish Kumar Reddy over Axar Patel.
The third ODI is crucial as the series is tied 1-1.
- Who
- Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammad Kaif, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- What
- Discussion on Jadeja's form and team selection for the 3rd ODI against New Zealand
- When
- Pre-match press conference before the 3rd ODI
- Where
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Why
- To analyze Jadeja's recent performance and team dynamics ahead of the crucial match
- Player
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Recent Performance
- Wicketless in last 2 ODIs
- Career ODIs
- 209
- Career Wickets
- 232
- Career Runs
- 2,900
- Series Status
- India vs New Zealand tied 1-1
- Venue
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Upcoming Match
- Series-deciding 3rd ODI
