"Ajinkya can be firm when he has to be without being harsh, which is why India have such a good record under him.
R Sridhar has recently recalled a chat with the batter Hanuma Vihari during the home series against South Africa in 2019.
Sridhar praised Jadeja and former captain Mohammad Azharuddin for being among the first to recognise the importance of being a good fielder.
While New Zealand’s final XI will not be confirmed until the toss, India has already decided on the team that will take on the Black Caps.