Ravindra Jadeja guiding India lower order vs England with intent: Varun Aaron
ENG vs IND, 2nd Test, Day 1: HIGHLIGHTSAaron, speaking on JioHotstar, pointed out how Jadeja's calculated aggression—especially against spinner Shoaib Bashir—played a key role in shifting momentum back in India's favour. He highlighted Jadeja's ability to rotate strike, keep the scoreboard moving, and maintain a strong presence at the crease without falling into a defensive shell.'I thought Jaddu's body language was brilliant. From ball one, he was looking to rotate strike, show intent, and stay mobile at the crease. He didn't just try to grind it out ball after ball — he was actively looking to make things happen," Aaron said.advertisementWhat stood out was how he approached Bashir. Normally, he'd play him cautiously, but today he took calculated risks — and that's what mattered. He made sure the scoreboard kept moving. By the final session, India were scoring close to four runs an over — and that's exactly where you want to be. As Ravindra Jadeja, when you're guiding the lower order, you want to be solid but also bring some aggression,"he added.India's innings began with promise as opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fluent 87 and added an 80-run stand with Karun Nair (31). However, the middle order failed to capitalise, with vice-captain Rishabh Pant—coming off twin centuries in Leeds—managing just 25 this time.It was once again Shubman Gill who stood up when it mattered. The Indian captain brought up his second century of the series with a composed and mature knock, anchoring the innings after the collapse. From the other end, Jadeja's unbeaten 41 ensured that India didn't lose further wickets in the final session, maintaining a scoring rate close to four runs per over during the closing stages.Aaron acknowledged that Jadeja's approach in guiding the lower order combined solid defence with intent to score—helping India finish strongly after being in a precarious position earlier in the day.India ended Day 1 at 310/5, a total that looked far from reach at one point. As Day 2 beckons, Indian fans will hope Jadeja's experience continues to complement Gill's form, with the pair eyeing a bigger lead to put pressure back on the hosts.- EndsMust Watch
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