Ahmedabad: Ravindra Jadeja, who was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance in India’s thumping win over the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs, said the clarity in his batting role has ensured that he has enough time to prepare himself and pace his innings well.

Although Jadeja missed out on a five-wicket haul, he did have a memorable Test by scoring an unbeaten 104, his sixth century in the format, along with taking 4-54 in the second innings.

“I have been working hard with my batting. We had a two-month off, there was no Test cricket or ODIs. I was working on my fitness and I went to the Centre of Excellence in Bangalore, worked on my skills and fitness there.”

“I had been batting at number 8 and 9 a few years ago but now I got my place at 6. I have time to prepar

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