Ravindra Jadeja’s Spectacular Journey 🏏

Ravindra Jadeja has been of the top-performers for team India. The way he has carried himself is magnificent to watch. As a Cricket Lover, I believe he is one of the top all-rounders in World Cricket. He is in sublime form and his fielding is exceptional against all the opponents. The way he batted against Sri Lanka in the Test Series was a great beginning. He has a positive mindset of giving his best against any opponent.

Ravindra Jadeja missed a 10-fer in the match yet became the first player in history to take nine wickets and score 150+ runs in a Test. In the first Test between India and Sri Lanka Test at Mohali, it was Jadeja who led his team to victory with his terrific all-round performance. He had been a top- performer for team Chennai Super Kings 💛. By the sheer weight of his performances, Jadeja was given a Test call-up for the series against England in the 2012-13 season. In early 2013, Jadeja forged a vital partnership with R Ashwin as India recorded a historic whitewash series win over the touring Australians.

In the same year, India won the ICC Champions Trophy in England where Jadeja won the Golden Ball for his stupendous performances with the ball all through the tournament. A more than handy batsman, a consistent left-arm spinner, and probably the best fielder in the world, Ravindra Jadeja is truly a captain’s delight. However, the road has been anything but rosy for the all-rounder from Saurashtra. From being the butt of all jokes on social media be it for his three first-class triple centuries or his subpar show in the 2009 Champions Trophy, Jadeja has often been the center of all unwanted backlash.

In the IPL, Jadeja has turned out for four teams – Rajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Gujarat Lions, and Chennai Super Kings. Nicknamed ‘Rockstar’ by Shane Warne, Jadeja immediately became a crowd favorite at Rajasthan and was a key figure behind their win in the inaugural season in 2008. Jadeja was picked by Chennai Super Kings in the 2012 auction for a massive $2 million and was with the franchise till their two-year ban in 2015.

During this time Ravindra Jadeja turned out for Gujarat Lions before returning to Chennai in 2018. He will play for the same franchise come IPL 2021. Jadeja has been a solid performer in the IPL where he has played 184 matches, scored 2159 runs at 25.4, and picked 114 wickets at 30.44. Ravindra Jadeja did not have the best start to his international career but there is little doubt that he is one of the most vital components in the Indian setup now. A useful lower-order batter, an accurate bowler, and a gun fielder, Jadeja excels in all three departments. Here are some more facts about the ace all-rounder.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT RAVINDRA JADEJA

1. Jadeja was the vice-captain of the Indian team that won the 2008 U19 World Cup.
2. Jadeja is the first Indian left-arm spinner to take 150 wickets in ODIs.
3. Jadeja is the first and only Indian player to score three first-class triple centuries in his first-class career.
4. Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin are the first pair of spinners to be jointly ranked number 1 bowler in ICC Test Rankings history.
5. In August 2017, Jadeja became the fastest left-arm bowler to reach 150 wickets in terms of the number of Tests played (32).
6. Jadeja became the third Indian cricketer to score 2,000 runs and take 150 wickets in ODIs.

Ravindra Jadeja has influenced many young aspiring Cricketers in the World. He has played some memorable innings for team India. Other teams are scared of him because he is a phenomenal player and have a positive attitude in his life. There is a very respectful story of him when fans in humor started calling him “SIR”, but he took it upon himself and now the fans call him “SIR” for his great contribution in International Cricket. He has earned a lot of respect for himself and he is the backbone of the Country.