Ravindra Jadeja is one of India’s dynamic all-rounders. Being married to Rivaba Solanki since 2016, a BJP politician and social activist, Jadeja’s life off the field has often been of interest. With grace and intellect, Rivaba is the perfect counterpart to Jadeja’s high-octane cricketing avatar.
Jadeja’s cricketing career has been full of grit and brilliance. His highest Test score of 175*, which came against Sri Lanka in 2022, reflects his capability to be unbeatable with the bat in hand. In total across his Test career, he has scored 2804 runs with an average of 36.42. For his career in Tests, he has three centuries and 19 half-centuries. In ODIs, though he is yet to score a hundred, he is always an effective lower-order batsman who scores crucial runs when required.
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Jadeja is undoubtedly a linchpin bowler for India across the formats. In Test matches, he has picked 275 wickets with 12 five-wicket hauls along with the best bowling figures of 7/42. Even in ODIs, the stats are equally commendable with 213 wickets and a best performance of 5/36. Jadeja, with his knack of striking in the right moments and going at a low economy, is effective in both.
His versatility is also in his fielding where he is rated as one of the best in the world. Quick reflexes and acrobatic catches have earned him a nickname “Sir Jadeja” among fans.
Jadeja’s story, marked by resilience and excellence, is the story of an all-rounder who has become indispensable to Indian cricket. He is always valuable with bat, ball, or in the field, making him a fan favorite and a true asset to the sport.