India should have chased 193: Sourav Ganguly disappointed after Lord's Test defeat
Ganguly was also impressed with Ravindra Jadeja's performance at Lord's. Jadeja scored 72 runs in the first innings and followed it up with a gritty 61-run knock in the second innings. In the second innings, Jadeja was left stranded at the non-striker's end when Shoaib Bashir dismissed Mohammed Siraj, bringing the match to an end.'When you saw Jadeja fight and score the runs, batting quality in this team and they will be more disappointed then I am because it was an opportunity to get 2-1 up in the series against England.'Jadeja has been exceptional, he is going to continue to play for India as long as he bats and performs like this.''He has been around for a long time. He has played some 80 Test matches and more than 200 one-day games. You can see him batting, bowling, and fielding. He is a special player and his batting has really improved over the years with the experience. He is a special player and very important part of this team,' Ganguly added.The fourth Test is scheduled to start on July 23 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester as India look to draw level in the series.- EndsMust Watch
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