Shubman Gill silences doubters, Jadeja stands tall: Parthiv Patel on England tour
'147 runs in the first innings at Headingley — people questioned whether he could deliver. In the second innings, critics said he threw his wicket away. Then came 269 in the first innings at Edgbaston. Some thought it might not be enough, but he followed it up with 161 in the second innings. Even after a low-scoring third Test, he struck a crucial hundred in Manchester when India needed a draw,' Parthiv said, emphasising Gill's knack for rising to the occasion.NO BATTING COLLAPSES WHEN JADEJA IS THEREParthiv also praised Ravindra Jadeja for his consistency and ability to hold the middle order together. The all-rounder scored 516 runs in the series, including five fifties, and played a crucial role whenever India's top order faltered.'The value of Jadeja's runs grows when you see that in the first Test, India had two batting collapses. That is when the role of players batting at six or seven becomes vital. Jadeja not only handled that responsibility but ensured there was no collapse in the rest of the series,' Parthiv explained.A solid outing for #TeamIndia's stallion!How would you rate @imjadeja's performance against England? #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/BBX7sfSBOj— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) August 7, 2025He further added that senior players like Jadeja are expected to stand up in pressure situations, and the left-hander did exactly that. His contributions, both with the bat and in stabilising the innings, were instrumental in India sealing an impressive away series win.With performances like these from their captain and seasoned all-rounder, India proved they could thrive under pressure in challenging overseas conditions.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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