ENG vs IND: Decision To Promote Ravindra Jadeja Ahead Of Ajinkya Rahane Surprises Experts

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India's decision to promote Ravindra Jadeja ahead of Ajinkya Rahane did not completely pay off. The decision has left former India cricketers surprised.

"In the first innings when he came in at No. 6 and Jadeja was sent in at No. 5, we genuinely thought that Rahane was not ready to walk in due to some reason like a toilet break. It has happened in the past too. But this has happened again. It proves it was part of the team strategy," said former India opener and captain Sunil Gavaskar.

The decision allowed Ajinkya Rahane some protection against new ball on Saturday evening - late third day's play. However, when Jadeja was dismissed early, Rahane walked in and again looked all at sea. He survived a leg-before wicket decision on review but was soon dismissed again as he played across the line to a delivery that came in and hit his pads.

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