Ravindra Jadeja is a prominent Indian cricket player, born on December 6, 1988, in Navagam Ghed city, Jamnagar district, Gujarat. He comes from a close-knit family, with his father, Anirudhsinh Jadeja, and his late mother, Lata Jadeja. Ravindra has two older sisters, who have played an important role in his upbringing.

In his personal life, Ravindra Jadeja is married to Rivaba Jadeja, and together they are proud parents to a daughter named Nidhyana.

Jadeja has a variety of interests outside of cricket. His hobbies include horse riding and car driving, showcasing his adventurous spirit. He also admires several cricket legends, listing Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar as his favourite players.

Throughout his career, Ravindra Jadeja has achieved several remarkable milestones. Notably, he is the second Indian bowler, after Anil Kumble, to be ranked number one in the ICC ODI bowling rankings. He also holds the distinction of being the only Indian bowler to score triple centuries in first-class cricket format.

Jadeja's journey has not been without challenges; his father worked as a watchman for a private security agency, and he faced a significant loss when his mother passed away in an accident when he was just 17 years old. Despite these hardships, he has risen to fame in the cricketing world, earning the affectionate nickname 'Jaddu' from his fellow players.

Debut

Ravindra Jadeja made his Test match debut on December 12, 2003, against Australia in Adelaide. Following this, he made his One Day International (ODI) debut on January 9, 2004, in Melbourne, also against Australia. He played his first Twenty20 match on December 1, 2006, against South Africa in Johannesburg. Currently, he represents the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, further solidifying his status as a key player in Indian cricket.

In recognition of his exceptional performance and contributions to the sport, Jadeja received the Arjuna Award for Cricket in 2019, one of the highest sports honours in India.

T20 World Cup 2024

Ravindra Jadeja's performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 showcased a blend of challenges and contributions. In his bowling efforts, he took one wicket over seven innings, maintaining an economy rate of 7.57 and an average of 106. Although his bowling figures may not stand out, his role in the team was significant. In terms of batting, Jadeja managed to score 35 runs in eight outings.

He delivered crucial performances in key matches, notably scoring an unbeaten 9 runs off 5 balls against Australia and contributing an important 17 runs off 9 balls in the semifinal against England, helping to boost India’s total from 146 for six to 171 for seven. Following India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Jadeja made the announcement to retire from T20 internationals, marking the end of a significant chapter in his cricketing career.