Has the time for Ravindra Jadeja’s ODI retirement come? Ashwin told that this player is ready to take his place

Discussions on Ravichandran’s ODI future have intensified, because the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand was like a nightmare for him. It was not that he was not given many overs, yet he could not take a single wicket in the entire series. His total score in all three matches combined did not cross 50. Now Ravichandran Ashwin has advised him and also told him which player is ready to replace Jadeja.

In the first ODI played in Vadodara, Ravindra Jadeja gave 56 runs and scored only 4 runs. In Rajkot, he gave 44 runs and scored 27 runs with the bat. In the decisive match played in Indore, he gave 41 runs, while playing an unnecessary shot, he got out after scoring 12 runs. Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has advised Jadeja to experiment instead of relying only on his strengths.

According to Ashwin, this is a difficult time for Jadeja in ODIs, because if any big mistake happens then Axar Patel is ready to take his place. Jadeja’s performance has not been good since Champions Trophy 2025.

what did ashwin say

During ‘Aish Ki Baat’ on YouTube channel, Ashwin said, “It is a very difficult time for Jadeja. We know Axar Patel is right behind him. The truth is that Jadeja has done well in ODIs, he is also playing the Test format. But it is not easy for Jadeja because it is more about his batting. There is talk about his low strike rate against the spinners. It is too early to talk about anyone’s cricket or future. It’s early.”

Ashwin further said, “After this there is T20 World Cup and IPL. Jadeja will play IPL and a decision will be taken on the basis of his performance there. It is too early to take decisions about anyone. He urged him to “experiment” more. He said, “As a legend in this game, he has nothing to lose.”

Ravindra Jadeja will have to experiment – ​​Ashwin

Ashwin said, “Jadeja’s strength sometimes becomes his weakness. Sometimes I envy the kind of ability he has with batting, bowling and fielding. But he doesn’t do one thing, he never goes beyond his strengths. He has never really experimented with new things. He is a real legend. He has nothing to lose, so I would like to see him experiment. I have seen him experiment in the nets. Have seen him throw carrom ball in practice, but would love to see him get a little funky.