Ashwin says 'I was envious' of Jadeja, credits partner's consistency

Ravichandran Ashwin said on November 14, 2026 that "I was envious" of Ravindra Jadeja in Test cricket.

Ashwin explained he capitalised on Jadeja's strengths in their successful partnership, the pair forming a spin duo that took a combined total of 587 wickets.

He said Jadeja's consistency allowed Ashwin to bowl more aggressively and that he admired Jadeja's natural all-round abilities, describing them as requiring little conscious effort.