Ravindra Jadeja's chances of making India's World Cup squad boosted by Test return
Ravindra Jadeja of India
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is looking forward to a return to international cricket after several months on the sidelines.
Jadeja has not played Test, ODI or T20I cricket since August 2022 due to a knee injury.
He has since undergone surgery and recovered enough to be named in India's squad for this week's first Test against Australia in Nagpur.
"I was struggling with my knees and had to get a surgery done. I had to take a decision whether I had to do it before the T20 World Cup or after the World Cup," said Jadeja.
"It is frustrating to be away from cricket for five months, and I was waiting eagerly to get fit and play for India.
"The period after surgery was tough - I had to undergo a lengthy rehabilitation and training. There were thoughts about when I will get fit."
The 34-year-old Jadeja is a veteran of 171 ODIs - and is competing for a berth in India's squad for the 2023 World Cup, too. The tournament will be played in India from October to November.
"The doctor suggested I get the operation done before the World Cup because even if I had not got it operated, chances of me playing in the World Cup was very less. So I made up my mind and went under the knife," added Jadeja.
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