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| Ravindra Jadeja | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Country | India |
| Fullname | Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja |
| Birth date | 6 December 1988 |
| Birth place | NavagamGhed, Gujarat, India |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Test debut | 13 December 2012 vs Australia |
| Odi debut | 8 February 2009 vs Sri Lanka |
| T20i debut | 10 January 2013 vs Pakistan |
| Clubs | Saurashtra cricket team, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings |
Ravindra Jadeja Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja is an Indian international cricketer known for left-arm orthodox spin, left-handed batting, and athletic fielding. He has represented India national cricket team across Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 formats, and has been a leading figure in domestic cricket for Saurashtra cricket team and the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings and previously Rajasthan Royals. Renowned for match-winning lower-order contributions and tight bowling spells, he has earned multiple awards and recognition from Board of Control for Cricket in India and international bodies.
Born in NavagamGhed, Gujarat, Jadeja grew up in a family with roots in Amreli district and received early coaching in Rajkot under local coaches linked to Saurashtra Cricket Association. He rose through age-group pathways including India Under-19 cricket team structures and standout performances in the Ranji Trophy propelled him into senior selection conversations. His formative years intersected with matches at venues such as Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium and tours involving Mumbai cricket team and Gujarat cricket team rivals.
Jadeja's domestic career has been anchored with Saurashtra cricket team in the Ranji Trophy, where he produced pivotal all-round displays against teams like Mumbai cricket team, Karnataka cricket team, and Vidarbha cricket team. In the Indian Premier League, he debuted with Rajasthan Royals before moving to Chennai Super Kings, forming part of squads led by captains connected to IPL 2008 histories and coaches affiliated with Stephen Fleming and MS Dhoni. His IPL tenure includes high-profile encounters at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, and contributions during seasons influenced by franchises such as Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians. He has also represented India A on tours that included series against England Lions and Australia A.
Jadeja made his international ODI debut against Sri Lanka national cricket team and later secured a place in India's Test side during a home series versus Australia national cricket team; he has since toured with India to countries including England national cricket team venues, Australia national cricket team tours, and subcontinental series against Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team. Key series include contributions in the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 squad context, and bilateral series overseen by the International Cricket Council. He has often been selected for matchups requiring spin control and lower-order resilience, playing under captains from Mahendra Singh Dhoni to Virat Kohli and support staff with ties to Ravi Shastri and Anil Kumble.
As a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Jadeja is noted for accuracy, variations including arm-ball and flight changes, and ability to extract turn on different pitches such as those in Wankhede Stadium and Eden Gardens. His left-handed batting features powerful slogging and stabilizing knocks in the lower order, often compared in role to players from England national cricket team or Australia national cricket team who have served as bowling all-rounders. Fielding prowess—marked by quick reflexes, diving stops, and direct-hit run-outs—has drawn praise from figures associated with ICC Awards panels and commentators linked to ESPNcricinfo and BBC Sport coverage.
Jadeja has achieved milestones including five-wicket hauls in Test cricket and notable all-round match figures in both domestic and international fixtures. He has ranked among top all-rounders in ICC Test rankings and featured in statistical lists maintained by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack and major cricket databases. Landmark performances include match-turning spells in the Border–Gavaskar Trophy, decisive knocks in Ranji Trophy knockouts, and consistent IPL seasons contributing to Chennai Super Kings title campaigns. He has also reached appearance and wicket tallies that placed him alongside contemporaries from Indian cricket history.
Off the field, Jadeja has engaged with philanthropic and promotional activities linked to regional initiatives in Gujarat and endorsements connected to brands operating within India. His personal circle includes associations with teammates from India national cricket team, IPL franchises, and coaches from state associations. He has been involved in training camps, charitable matches, and outreach programs often coordinated with authorities from the Board of Control for Cricket in India and regional sports bodies, and his profile has been covered by media outlets such as The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express.
Category:Indian cricketers Category:1988 births Category:Living people