India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja expressed gratitude to his wife, Rivaba, and dedicated his Man of the Match award to her after India’s massive 434-run victory over England in the third Test in Rajkot on February 18.
Jadeja, showcasing his all-round skills, scored a noteworthy 112 in the first innings and took a five-wicket haul, earning him the Man of the Match accolade on his home ground.
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In a BCCI video, Ravindra Jadeja elaborated on his decision to dedicate the award to his wife, stating:
“This is a special Man of the Match on my home ground and I would like to dedicate this to my wife because she has been working hard on me behind mentally and also gives me a lot of confidence.”
The video featured Shubman Gill, Sarfaraz Khan, and the support staff sharing their perspectives on the crucial moments that turned the game in favor of the hosts.
“We found ourselves in a difficult situation”- Team India head coach Rahul Dravid
Coach Rahul Dravid expressed joy over the team’s united performance in the decisive victory. Despite it being India’s largest Test win by runs in Rajkot, Dravid emphasized that the team faced pressure in the initial two days and responded exceptionally.
In the video, he mentioned:
“We were challenged in this game. I know in the end it seems like an easy win. We were pushed against the wall. It is nice to see different people stepping up.”
“If you see, there were performances from all around the table. Not just from the senior guys but from the junior guys as well. It really speaks volumes about the team and its ability to bounce back under pressure.”
During the press conference, Captain Rohit Sharma acknowledged his team’s comprehensive performance throughout the four days. The fourth Test is scheduled to commence in Ranchi on Friday, February 23.
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