Jadeja pointed out that the pitch at the MCA Stadium in Pune is expected to be conducive to fast bowling. He opined that having an extra seam bowling option could benefit the Men in Blue.
The cricketer-turned-commentator, however, added that India should not make a lot of changes to their playing XI. He suggested that the team management should persist with the players who were a part of the team for the series opener.
Jadeja highlighted that having a part-time spinner like Deepak Hooda gives the side the luxury of dropping a frontline spinner depending on the conditions. During a discussion on Crizbuzz, he said:
Notably, the Hardik Pandya-led side secured a thrilling two-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening encounter of the three-match T20I series in Mumbai on January 3. They will look to gain an unassailable 2-0 lead by clinching victory in the forthcoming clash in Pune.
“I was surprised to see Washington Sundar not play” - Ajay Jadeja on the Indian all-rounder’s absence from playing XI
Ajay Jadeja further stated that Hardik Pandya and Co. could give spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar a go in the second T20I against Sri Lanka.
He mentioned how not all Indian spinners completed the full quota of four overs in the first fixture of the series. Jadeja reckoned that it would be better if the team left out a frontline spinner to accommodate Sundar or a fast bowler.
Senior leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal struggled for form in the first T20I, conceding 26 runs from his two overs. He could sit out if India opt for an extra pacer, as left-arm spinner Axar Patel is expected to retain his place.
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