Danish Kaneria called Ravindra Jadeja a three-dimensional player for Team India.
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has backed all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to play the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand. India has plenty of options ahead of the final match from June 18, but Kaneria believes Jadeja is a three-dimensional player and brings a lot to the table with his inclusion.
Jadeja wasn't part of the Team India squad against England in the home Test series earlier this year due to injury. He had suffered an injury on the Australia tour and was out of the squad since then. As the spin all-rounder is completely fit now, Kaneria wants him in the side for being a game-changer.
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"Because I think that bowlers play a very important role, irrespective of what format you're playing. If they're taking wickets, they'll win the match. If we talk about Ravindra Jadeja, he is a triple-dimensional player. He is such a player that you just can't keep him out, he simply has to play," he said on his YouTube channel.
Kaneria thinks Jadeja can pick wickets at crucial stages of the match and he can also add important runs in the lower order. He mentioned his exceptional fielding efforts as well which make him a complete player.
"He will give you key wickets in key intervals. He will give your runs lower down the order, stitch partnerships, and will even affect a couple of brilliant run-outs while fielding. So, he is going to be the most valuable player in the final for India," the ex-cricketer said.