Jadeja returns in style

Just two days after the Delhi High Court allowed him to play domestic cricket again, Ajay Jadeja won two minor battles both on and off the field. Playing for Air Sahara in his comeback match in a local day-night tournament in New Delhi, Jadeja slammed 45 and a 78-ball 101 in consecutive games over the weekend.

There was more good news for Jadeja today, when the Supreme Court declined the Indian board's request to stay the High Court order and prevent Jadeja from appearing in any more domestic matches.

The 1000 fans who turned up to watch Jadeja's comeback were treated to some entertaining batting, as Jadeja belted eight fours and six sixes in his century on Sunday.

Expectedly, Jadeja was pleased with his weekend's effort. "It's great to be back. I still dream of playing for India again. Cricket remains my first love. I just want to play."

Jadeja had been banned by the Indian board (BCCI) for five years for alleged links with bookmakers, but the decision was overturned by the Delhi High Court after Jadeja appealed against the ruling. The court, however, stated that Jadeja's return to international cricket remained the prerogative of the BCCI and the selection committee. Despite an encouraging return, Jadeja is a long way from achieving that goal.