Ravindra Jadeja's Struggles With The Bat Raises Concern for India Ahead of The ICC World Cup 2023

As India gears up for the ICC World Cup 2023, Ravindra Jadeja's batting form is becoming a growing concern. His recent struggles with the bat have left India searching for lower middle-order stability. In his last 12 innings since the start of 2023, Jadeja has managed just 189 runs at an average of 27, failing to score a single half-century.

What's more alarming is his declining strike rate, which currently stands at 64.28, a stark contrast to his power-hitting prowess in 2019-2020 when he averaged 62.66 with a strike rate of 106.51, arguably the best form of his life in the ODI format.

Jadeja's dip in form is affecting India's finishing power in ODIs, particularly toward the end, where a spree of power hitting is expected from the batters.

Jadeja's struggles are especially evident in the death overs, where he manages a strike rate of only 74.3 and faces over 53% dot balls. With the ICC World Cup 2023 around the corner, his form becomes even more critical as he is the only all-rounder in the team alongside Hardik Pandya.

His inability to regain form has led to India compromising on their bowling strength. They are forced to include Shardul Thakur, who has proved his ability to hit the ball long on various occasions, as the third seamer, while a top-notch ODI bowler like Mohammed Shami sits out.

If Ravindra Jadeja can regain his previous exploits with the bat, India could field the best possible playing 11, with the pace-trio of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj all in the team. With the absence of Axar Patel, the onus is on Jadeja to step up as a key all-rounder, and his form will be crucial in determining India's prospects in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023.

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