Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Ravindra Jadeja missed a golden opportunity by playing it safe against England spinner Shoaib Bashir during India’s 22-run defeat in the third Test at Lord’s. Kumble argued Jadeja should have targeted Bashir’s slower overs—especially against Joe Root and Chris Woakes—rather than allowing Siraj to face the tricky spell that led to his dismissal and ultimately cost India the match 

Misson close, but missed: Jadeja’s unbeaten 61 almost pulled India from 82/7 to a mere 22-run shortfall, yet his cautious approach against Bashir stayed on Kumble’s radar .

Strategic play over caution: Kumble pointed out that taking the risk with Bashir's over might have paid off far better than risking Siraj’s wicket.

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Echoes of history: Kumble drew parallels with India’s 12-run loss to Pakistan in Chennai decades ago, where a similar late-order setback proved decisive.

Despite the painful loss, Kumble praised Jadeja’s grit and highlighted that the closely contested three-match series remains a strong showcase for Test cricket.

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