Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja 'feeling very good' and targets Test return after knee surgery
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is confident of a return to international cricket next month after recovering from knee surgery.
Ravindra Jadeja.Jadeja had been sidelined for five months prior to this week's return to competitive cricket.
He played for Saurashtra against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy - and took seven wickets across 17.1 overs in the third innings. He had also bowled 24 overs in the first innings.
"Feeling very good, playing a game after a long time. Hopefully I am good to go now. It was tough on the first day but as the game progressed, I was feeling good," Jadeja told PTI.
"I am used to bowling long spells. Nothing new for me. I was enjoying - ball was turning - the pitch was assisting me.
"When we were batting, the odd ball was spinning, the odd ball was keeping low, so I was keen to bowl a long spell. Luckily I got wickets.
"Yes, I am almost there in terms of full fitness. It is just a matter of a little bit of confidence. Luckily I bowled enough overs in the match.
"When you get seven wickets, obviously you feel confident. When you take a five-for in a first-class game it is always good."
Jadeja has been included in the Test squad for next month's Test series against Australia, subject to fitness. The four-Test series will be played in Nagpur, Dharmsala, Delhi and Ahmedabad.