‘Declaration should've come a little later’ - Twitter reacts as Ravindra Jadeja misses out on maiden double century

While Day 1 on the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka belonged to Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja stole the show on the second day. The hard-hitting all-rounder was at his best as he played some remarkable shots all over the park. While the southpaw was watchful in the initial half of his innings, boundaries rained once he was set.

As a result, the 33-year-old advanced to his second Test century and he even looked all set for a maiden double ton. However, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma declared the innings when Jadeja was batting at 175 alongside number-10 batter Mohammed Shami. As a result, India ended their first innings at 574/8 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

Ravindra Jadeja missed out on entering elite list

Now, this decision of Rohit Sharma left Twitter divided. While many found the call sensible, several reckoned Jadeja should have been given a chance to get a double ton. After all, he was scoring swiftly after crossing the 100-run mark. Notably, the Saurashtra cricketer would have become the first Indian and seventh all-rounder overall to score a double ton and take 200-plus wickets in Test.

However, the Indian team management had a different perspective and Jadeja had to walk back at 175 not out. Meanwhile, the southpaw’s score is also the highest by an Indian, batting at number seven or lower in Test matches. Needless to mention, spectators at the venue and Team India players welcomed the dasher with applauds as he walked back to the pavilion.

Meanwhile, this game holds great significance as it marks Virat Kohli’s 100th appearance in Test matches. This is also Rohit Sharma’s first leadership assignment in the longest format of the game. Considering the current proceedings of the game, India are well in command and Sri Lanka needs a miraculous show to make any sort of comeback. Meanwhile, besides Jadeja, Rishabh Pant scored a blazing 96 while Hanuma Vihari and Ravichandran Ashwin also amassed half-centuries.

Meanwhile, let’s look at how Twitterverse reacted to Ravindra Jadeja’s blitzes:

WARRIOR MODE 🔛! ⚔️

Ravindra Jadeja brings up his second century in Test match cricket.

Well played, 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥! 👊#PlayBold #TeamIndia #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/leeiyOUnbE

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 5, 2022

Well crafted century @imjadeja, has helped into a near unassailable situation 👏👏

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 5, 2022

Ravindra Jadeja now has the highest Test score at No.7 for India. pic.twitter.com/mk8NChkIke

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 5, 2022

Well played Ravindra #Jadeja 175 not out 💪.

Deserves double century, declaration in such situation always tricky for captain. #INDvSL #INDvsSL #Jaddu pic.twitter.com/77sXpsLCqa

— Sushil Gaikwad (@onlysushil) March 5, 2022

The Day was Owned by Sir Ravindra Jadeja ⚔️
Deserves Double Century..😣#INDvsSL | #RavindraJadeja𓃵 pic.twitter.com/bzB6Dl7vn2

— Shaurya (@Kohli_Devotee) March 5, 2022

Why you declare the inning? #RohithSharma 😤
Our lion was about to score a double century! ☹️
Ravindra Jadeja 175*(228)#RavindraJadeja𓃵 pic.twitter.com/Slgpvzl4ZM

— Tofan Tarini (@im_Tofan) March 5, 2022

Ravindra Jadeja paid peak Dravidball tax there as Rohit declared the innings after talking to coach Rahul Dravid and Jadeja had to leave his double ton. Meanwhile Sachin to Jadeja, who paid the same tax on 194* when Dravid was captain: :")#INDvSL #testcricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ODhVAGzzNK

— Soham Ghosh (@Rickcy7) March 5, 2022

How you can declare when a person is on 175 Runs & you have 3 days left in the test match …..

He was on the urge of getting his first double century.

Well Played Ravindra Jadeja 175*(228)

— Arun Maharaj Jotshi (@JotshiArun) March 5, 2022

As a Ravindra Jadeja fanboy, I am disappointed that India declared little too early. So wanted to see Bapu reach double century. It's not everyday that you get an opportunity to score 200

Love you @imjadeja ❤️#INDvsSL #INDvSL #SLvsIND #SLvIND #IndiaVsSriLanka .@StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/TuFLgiOQ3x

— AnuP 🇮🇳📽 (@anupsjaiswal) March 5, 2022

Rohit Sharma has been unjust to Ravindra Jadeja. He should have given him an opportunity to complete his double century. What was hurry to declare in just the second session of day two.

— Vikash Jalan (@VikashJalan15) March 5, 2022

#INDvSL #INDvsSL #Jadeja

Fans were waiting for Double century of Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma declared the innings.

Sachin to Rahul Dravid : pic.twitter.com/wbAyvRErvP

— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) March 5, 2022

Ravindra Jadeja has 3 triple centuries in Ranji Trophy. Getting a double 💯 against SL today would be the ideal tribute to Shane Warne, who loved his cricket and called him a “rockstar” 🏏🇮🇳 #INDvsSL

— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) March 5, 2022

Brahmin player Rohit sharma prevented Rajput player Ravindra jadeja from scoring double century
This is What Brahmin patriarchy
This is not the India i grew up yoyo xoxo more power to you Jadeja#jadeja

— Bharatiya 🌈 (@Bharatiya28722) March 5, 2022