Latest Cricket News: The much-anticipated ODI series between India and Australia is all set to get underway tomorrow (September 22). The picturesque Mohali stadium will formally conduct the series opener of the enthralling India-Australia series which comprises three matches. Moreover, the remaining two fixtures of the exact series will transpire on September 24 and 27 respectively with Indore and Rajkot being the hosts.

The Indian team is heading into the home series against Australia on the back of a stellar performance in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023. The Men In Blue produced dominant outings in the marquee Asian competition, ultimately bagging the title last week. The Indian team further reached Mohali yesterday ahead of the Australia series which guarantees action-packed cricket during the next few days.

Latest Cricket News: ‘Ravindra Jadeja Is Better Than Ben Stokes’ – Aakash Chopra

Meanwhile, former India opening batsman Aakash Chopra has hailed Ravindra Jadeja as the finest all-rounder going around in Test cricket. During his recent YouTube video, Chopra went on to make the big claim before comparing him to England veteran Ben Stokes. The 46-year-old appeared massively impressed with Jadeja’s elite all-round abilities.

“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 does not bowl.” said Aakash Chopra

“Ravindra Jadeja wins you games match after match in Test cricket. He is an unsung hero and definitely the best all-rounder in red ball cricket.” Chopra further added on his YouTube channel

Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder from Saurashtra, is one of the few all-format players at present in India. Taking a look at his recent Test cricket run, Jadeja played a key role in India’s success in the last World Test Championship cycle (2021-23). The 34-year-old bagged as many as 47 wickets in 13 fixtures amid the exact WTC cycle. Moreover, his batting proceedings saw him hammering 721 runs with an average of 36.05.