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#INDvAUS: Ravindra Jadeja reveals how Matthew Wade's chirping motivated him

The ace all-rounder also slams critics who doubted his Test capabilities.

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India's captain Virat Kohli (R) talks with Ravindra Jadeja (C) and Ajinkya Rahane during the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against Australia at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on March 28, 2017
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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who played a crucial role during his side's 2-1 Test series win over Australia, on Tuesday said that he is extremely glad to be the No.1 Test bowler in the world before admitting that he has also developed as a player overall.

Jadeja, who was declared the Man of the Match as well as the Man of the Series for his all-rounder performance throughout the four-match Test series win, claimed four wickets overall and contributed 63 runs during his side's eight-wicket win over Australia in the final match in Dharamsala.

After reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy , Jadeja said,'"ery good to be the No.1 Test bowler world right now. And being part of this champion Test side. When I batted, I was thinking to take my time and then Matthew Wade chirped from behind. That motivated me. If I can respond to him with runs, it will be great. Coaches and captain have been telling me I have the skill to bat long. I developed as a player overall."

Jadeja, who revealed that some time ago he was not looked at as a Test bowler, said that he was happy to hit back at his critics with a stellar domestic season.

The left-armer insisted that he was also pleased to maintain pressure from both ends with off-spinner R Ashwin.

"Some time ago people didn't consider me a Test bowler. This season is a good response to them. Ashwin and I maintained pressure from both ends. The variation of off-spinner and left-arm spinner also works well. Hopefully we can continue this outside India too. I will try to get to a hundred next time, and celebrate with two bats as swords," he added.

Jadeja scored a total of 127 runs and contributed 25 wickets in four Tests he played against the Steve Smith-led side during the series.

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