Jadeja sword celebration video: R Jadeja swings bat after completing 16th Test half-century at Trent Bridge

Jadeja sword celebration: The Indian all-rounder justified his selection in the Playing XI by scoring a hard-fought half-century.

During the third day of the first Test of the ongoing India’s tour of England in Nottingham, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scored his 16th Test half-century at a much-needed time for his team.

Coming in to bat at No. 7 in the 51st over, Jadeja shared a 60-run partnership with opening batsman Lokesh Rahul (84) to go past England’s first-innings score of 183.

Known to get along with the game irrespective of the situation, a street-smart Jadeja ensured that runs don’t dry up for India despite them losing half their side before his arrival.

After veteran England pacer James Anderson dismissed Rahul and Shardul Thakur (0) in successive overs, Jadeja took the onus upon himself as he started to play the big shots.

On the first delivery of the 75th over, Jadeja cut England fast bowler Ollie Robinson to register his seventh overseas Test half-century. What followed was Jadeja’s signature sword celebration as India captain Virat Kohli was seen appreciating the southpaw from the dressing room.

Jadeja, who hit another boundary in the same over, got out in his attempt of hitting a big shot too many. Having scored 56 (86) with the help of eight fours and a six, Jadeja’s valiant contribution has handed his team with a significant advantage.

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