Ojha said that with India having no fast-bowling all-rounder in the squad, Jadeja in particular gives them an extra option in the batting order.
Pragyan Ojha said that he doesn't agree with the narrative that the pitch was "unplayable", adding that players need to be ready for every surface and condition.
Australia have put up 166/2 on Day 1 of the rain-marred encounter.
The Indian team and members of the support staff have tested negative in Covid-19 tests ahead of the Sydney Test.
Left-arm spinner Ojha retired from international and first-class cricket in February this year.
Pragyan Ojha also talked about former Indian cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman, opening up on how they approached the game.
Ojha, who had recently announced his retirement from international cricket, explained that the team was left sponsor-less after having finished last in IPL 2008 and hence were left with limited training kits and practice uniforms.
With the coronavirus outbreak leaving the world in disarray, sportspersons across the globe have come forward and made donations to fight this rapidly-spreading disease.
Pragyan Ojha said that MS Dhoni is a bowler's captain and every bowler should have a captain like him.
Ojha had announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket last week.
India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Ojha on a fantastic career and said he made my last Test special by picking 10 wickets.
left-arm Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has announced retirement from all forms of cricket on February 21. He played 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and 6 T20Is during his 16-year-long career in professional cricket before retiring
Pragyan Ojha played 48 matches for India in international cricket and picked up 141 wickets across all the formats.
Ojha will not be able to play Hyderabad's Ranji opener versus Maharashtra at home tomorrow.
Ojha, who played two seasons for Bengal, wanted to return to Hyderabad but has not been granted No Objection Certificate (NOC) by CAB.
CAB joint secretary Avishek Dalmiya said they would inform Ojha's home state association, Hyderabad Cricket Association tomorrow.
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