New Delhi [India]Sep 6 (ANI): Ravindra Jadeja’s knee surgery is successful and the all-rounder will start rehabilitation soon.
Earlier on Saturday, ahead of India’s Super Four clash with Pakistan, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid had announced that Jadeja suffered a knee injury and as a result, was ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Another bowling all-rounder was Axar Patel. announced as his replacement.
Jadeja on Tuesday announced on Instagram that his surgery was successful and that his rehabilitation would begin soon.
“The surgery was a success. There are many people to thank for their support and participation – BCCI, my teammates, support staff, physio, doctors and fans. I will start my rehab soon and try to get back as soon as possible Thank you everyone for your well wishes,” Jadeja said in a post.
Jadeja had a solid Asia Cup 2022 until the injury. In the first match against Pakistan, he played a match-winning knock of 35 runs and registered 0/11 figures in two overs. In the next match against Hong Kong, he did not bat but took 1/15 with the ball and fielded really well.
The star all-rounder has a solid 2022 score so far with both bat and ball. In nine T20 Internationals this year, Jadeja has scored 201 runs in eight innings at an average of 50.25. His best individual score in this format is 46*. In addition, he has taken five wickets with the best figures of 1/15.
He has scored 328 runs in five innings in three Tests this year at an average of 82.00. He has scored two centuries in the longer format of the game this year. His best score is 175* which he made against Sri Lanka earlier this year. He has also taken 10 wickets in this format with the best figures of 5/41.
In three ODIs this year, he has scored 36 runs in two innings at an average of 36.00. His best score in the format this year is 29. He has also taken a wicket in the format this year.
Notably, Team India is playing Sri Lanka in an important Super Four clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 today. (ANI)
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