While Virat Kohli is still struggling in the first match of third Test against New Zealand, India’s star bowler, Ravindra Jadeja has proven himself another time. After the match the bowler stated, "Taking a five-wicket haul for India is always special. I felt good that I got wickets when the team needed a breakthrough. Especially in that heat. The team did well collectively, Washy also bowled well. Everyone played their roles. We will also put an effort collectively. (Crossing Zaheer and Ishant) Didn't know that.” 

He further added, “When a series starts, I don't see how many wickets I have. I only see these when I'm not playing cricket and at home. Good that I'm making progress and taking wickets. (Speed of his bowling: 92/93 kph) You have to mix it here.” 

The bowler who played a crucial role in today's match further cautioned, “Can't be very slow. There's bounce, but not a lot of pace. So you have to use your shoulder more to get the revs. (Last 15 minutes) It was unexpected. But miscommunication and misjudgment happen. We have tomorrow. We need to build small partnerships and need to take the score past 235.”

The player seemed confident for tomorrow's match. India has lost the previous two tests against New Zealand, the third test can prove crucial for the WTC table. On the first day of the third test, India scored 86 for 4 wickets. While New Zealand has secured 235. India is trailing behind 149 runs.