“In Tests, he is the world’s best all-rounder, better than Ben Stokes” : Aakash Chopra on Ravindra Jadeja.

According to former India batter Aakash Chopra, Ravindra Jadeja is presently the best all-rounder in Test cricket globally, surpassing Ben Stokes. Chopra ranked Jadeja higher than the England captain, emphasizing that Stokes does not bowl as frequently due to his injury concerns.

Both Jadeja and Stokes are prominent all-rounders in Test cricket. Jadeja has featured in 67 matches, amassing 2804 runs and taking 275 wickets. Meanwhile, Stokes has played 97 Tests, scoring 6117 runs and capturing 197 wickets.

On his YouTube channel, Chopra explained his rationale for favoring Jadeja as the superior Test all-rounder at this time, saying “Ravindra Jadeja presents a wonderful package. He bats at number seven and guarantees you 10 overs with the ball [in one-day cricket]. In Tests, he is not only India’s but the world’s best all-rounder, better than Ben Stokes because Stokes doesn’t bowl. Jadeja wins you games match after match. He is an unsung hero and definitely the best all-rounder in red ball cricket.”