Jadeja’s Grit at Lord’s Revives Memories of Ganguly’s Iconic Feat
So, let’s talk about something that gave us a real throwback moment at Lord’s—Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder stood like a wall in the middle of a crumbling Indian innings and, in doing so, matched a feat last achieved by none other than Sourav Ganguly back in 2002. And let me tell you, this wasn’t just a statistical accomplishment—it was a performance layered with determination, character, and sheer willpower.
Picture this: it’s Day 5 of the third Test at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. India is chasing a modest 193, but the batting lineup is in tatters at 112/8. That’s when Jadeja, already quietly stitching his way through the innings, finds a partner in Jasprit Bumrah. Now, Bumrah isn’t known for staying long at the crease—he came in after four consecutive ducks. But together, they defied the odds. For 22 overs, they frustrated England, carving out a gritty 35-run partnership.
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Jadeja ended up unbeaten on 56 off 150 balls, a score that doesn’t just jump off the stat sheet—it tells a story. A story of how he held the fort as everything around him fell apart. The track was deteriorating, the English bowlers were relentless, and still, Jadeja’s bat stayed strong. And with that half-century, he joined Ganguly with four successive 50-plus scores in Tests in England—a rare club, only behind Rishabh Pant, who has five.
But despite his valiant knock, England had the last laugh. Bumrah fell just before tea, and soon after, India was all out for 170. They lost the match by 22 runs, but let me be clear—Jadeja’s effort was the heartbeat of the game. You could see it in his body language, in the silence he played with, in every defensive stroke that said, "I’m not giving this up easily."
Even though the result didn’t swing in our favor, Jadeja’s innings will be remembered—not just for the runs but for the resistance. It was Test cricket at its purest: slow-burning tension, small margins, and one man trying to shift the tide. It also gave us a reminder of just how far Jadeja has come as a batter. From being seen as a bowling all-rounder to now anchoring innings like a seasoned top-order player, he’s quietly become a linchpin.
In a series already packed with drama, Jadeja's performance adds another layer of legacy to this intense India-England rivalry. As we look forward to the next Test in Manchester, one thing’s clear—if Jadeja’s in the middle, there’s always hope.
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