Brett Lee Hails Ravindra Jadeja as Fittest Cricketer in World Cricket

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August 17, 2025 0 201

Brett Lee praised Ravindra Jadeja as one of the fittest cricketers and backed him to play over 100 Tests for India.

Ravindra Jadeja had an outstanding series with the bat in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, scoring 516 runs across five Tests. The all-rounder registered five half-centuries and a century, with several crucial second-innings knocks. His unbeaten effort in Manchester was particularly valuable, helping India secure a draw under pressure.

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee lauded Jadeja as the finest all-rounder in modern cricket, praising his fitness and longevity. He has already featured in 85 Test matches and is on track to cross the 100-Test milestone within the next two years. Lee emphasized that Jadeja’s balance of batting, bowling, and fielding makes him irreplaceable in the Indian lineup.

“The thing with Jadeja, the only way I see him getting injured is doing a rotator cuff with his, the way he does a sword celebration. So, I love it. Look after your body. Don’t celebrate too hard,” Lee was quoted as saying on his YouTube channel.

“He’s punched out 85 Test matches for his country already, and I believe he will go past that magical 100 barrier. I mean, anyone who’s played 100 Tests for their country is a GOAT in my opinion. They are an absolute superstar. Longevity, being at the top of their game for so long. So I reckon, you know, another sort of 15 Tests, it’s about 2 years, I think he’ll go past the 100 mark,” he added.

Brett Lee Hails Ravindra Jadeja as Complete Package

Jadeja has also established himself as one of the best fielders in world cricket, often turning games with his speed and awareness. His fitness levels, Lee stressed, allow him to remain fully involved in crucial moments.

“He has everything that a cricketer needs, and I think he actually ticks every single box. He does the basics right. He’s got a simple technique, no fuss. He runs and bowls accurately. He bowls the correct line length when needed. Gets through his overs quickly. We’ve spoken about how good he is in the field. Arguably the best in the world. 36 years of age, but the fittest,” said Lee.

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“He’s the fittest in the team. He covers a lot of ground. He prides himself on being the fittest, and to me, that is probably the reason why he never shies away from those big moments. He likes to be in the game. He’s an entertainer. And he’s probably one of the factory cricketers that if you put everything into a mix, throw it into a bucket, mix all up, pick out your best cricketer, Jadeja will get the top of the list,” he concluded.