Former England cricketer Moeen Ali has joined the bandwagon of criticising India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, after he failed to take India home in a 22-run heartbreaking loss at Lord’s. Although Moeen showered praise on Jadeja’s fighting spirit but he questioned his role as an all-rounder. “He just knows what he’s doing. I think he’s done it for many years. I think he’s been amazing with the bat this series, obviously,” Moeen Ali told India Today. “I think with the ball, he hasn’t quite got the wickets, but he does what he does. He’s very tight. He can bowl, but he’s not outstanding…“I think now he’s at the peak of his batting. Bowling-wise, I think he just doesn’t have the wickets. With the tally, I think he’s bowled well, he just doesn’t have the wickets.”
Moeen had also suggested Indian team management to include wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI. “I would like to see Kuldeep in the team, but I don’t know who for. Washington has bowled well, Jadeja batted well,” he said. “So it makes it difficult to bring Kuldeep Yadav in the side. I would like to see Kuldeep in, but I don’t think they can fit him in,” Ali added.The fourth Test between India and England will be played at the Old Trafford, starting from July 23. England is leading the series 2-1.
