Ravindra Jadeja Makes Heroic Comeback, Takes 11th Fifth Wickets Haul

Ravindra Jadeja, an all-rounder for India, picked up five wickets on Thursday in the first innings of the ongoing first Test match with Australia in Nagpur. Video Credit: Instagram/indiancricketteam

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