Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev has stirred the debate between top all-rounders by backing Ravindra Jadeja over England’s Ben Stokes. Speaking at a recent event, Kapil praised Stokes’ contribution to England’s Test success but firmly stated that Jadeja is performing at a higher level right now.

“Stokes is a good all-rounder, but I still feel Jadeja is ahead. He is performing far better,” said Kapil Dev, as quoted by India Today.

Jadeja vs Stokes: Who’s Leading in the ENG vs IND Series?

When it comes to raw numbers, Stokes boasts 7,032 runs and 230 wickets in Test cricket. Jadeja, on the other hand, has 3,824 runs and 330 wickets. However, form and match impact are what Kapil focused on.

In the ongoing ENG vs IND series:

• Ben Stokes: 304 runs, 17 wickets, including a century
• Ravindra Jadeja: 454 runs at an average of 113.50, 4 fifties, 1 century

Jadeja’s all-round dominance, especially with the bat, has played a pivotal role in India’s performances — making him a standout for Kapil and fans alike.

Kapil Dev Defends Shubman Gill’s Captaincy

Another hot topic addressed by Kapil was the criticism around Shubman Gill’s captaincy. With India trailing 1-2 in the series, many have questioned Gill’s decisions and leadership style. But Kapil urged fans and media to remain patient.

“Give him time. This is his first series; he will commit mistakes. But there will be many positives over the period of time,” Kapil said.

He emphasized that India is fielding a young team, and they need time to build experience and confidence. Kapil’s words reflect support for India’s transition phase and its emerging stars.

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