India vs Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja is batting a bit low in Tests in my opinion, says R Ashwin

India vs Sri Lanka: Ravindra Jadeja, who batted at No. 7 in the first innings of the Mohali Test, hit 175 not out, breaking Kapil Dev's record for the highest Test score by an Indian batting at that position.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped praise on Ravindra Jadeja, saying the all-rounder's batting has gone a notch higher in the recent past. Ashwin's comments came after Jadeja shone with 175 not out in India's innings and a 222-run win over Sri Lanka in the first of a 2-Test series in Mohali.

Ashwin said Jadeja is batting a bit too low in the Indian Test side and he would love to see him sent higher-up the batting order.

Jadeja hit 175 not out, his highest Test score in the first innings as India posted 574/8 declared before he turned to pick 9 wickets as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 174 and 178 in their two innings inside 3 days in Mohali.

Jadeja broke a Kapil Dev's record for the highest score by an Indian batting at No. 7 in Test cricket. The all-rounder had an opportunity to get to his maiden Test double hundred but Rohit Sharma revealed on Sunday that it was Jadeja's call to declare the innings before Tea on Day 2.

He became only the 6th cricketer and the first Indian in 60 years to hit a 150-plus and pick up a 5-wicket haul.

"I think he has really come a long way in the last four-five years. The number he is batting is a bit low in my opinion. His batting has gone one notch higher. He knows what he is doing and it reflects in the way he is batting," Ashwin said.

Jadeja has made crucial contributions with the bat, both at home and in overseas conditions in the recent past. Since 2018, Jadeja has hit 1194 runs in 23 Tests at an average of 47.76, which is well above his career average.