Ravindra Jadeja facts for kids
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Jadeja in 2024
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Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
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| Born | 6 December 1988 Navagam Ghed, Gujarat, India |
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| Nickname | Jaddu, Thalapathy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Rivaba Jadeja (wife) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 275) | 13 December 2012 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 23 July 2025 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 177) | 8 February 2009 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 9 March 2025 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 8 (previously 26) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 22) | 10 February 2009 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 29 June 2024 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 8 (previously 88) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–present | Saurashtra | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Rajasthan Royals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011 | Kochi Tuskers Kerala | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2015 | Chennai Super Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Gujarat Lions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–present | Chennai Super Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 27 July 2025
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Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja (born 6 December 1988) is a famous Indian cricket player. He is known as an all-rounder, which means he is great at both batting and bowling. He bats left-handed and bowls a type of spin called left-arm orthodox. Many people think he is one of the best all-rounders and fielders of his time.
Jadeja became the longest-reigning World No. 1 Test all-rounder in the ICC Rankings in 2025. He helped India win the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, where he took the most wickets. He was also part of the team that won the 2024 T20 World Cup. After this win, he stopped playing T20 International matches. In 2025, he won his second ICC Champions Trophy, hitting the winning runs in the final. He plays for Saurashtra in first-class cricket and has captained the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Jadeja was the vice-captain of the Indian Under-19 team that won the World Cup in 2008. He made his first ODI match appearance against Sri Lanka in 2009. He scored 60 runs without being out in that match. His first Test match was almost four years later, in 2012, against England.
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Early Life and Cricket Start
Ravindra Jadeja was born on 6 December 1988 in Navagam Ghed city in Gujarat, India. His father worked as a watchman. His father wanted him to join the army, but Ravindra loved cricket. When he was young, he was a bit scared of his father.
Sadly, his mother passed away in an accident in 2005. This was a very difficult time for him. It almost made him stop playing cricket. His sister, Naina, is a nurse. Ravindra lives in Jamnagar.
Playing for Teams
Youth Cricket
Jadeja started playing for India's Under-19 team when he was just 16 in 2005. He was part of the Indian team for the 2006 U/19 Cricket World Cup. India finished second in that tournament. Jadeja did well, taking three wickets in the final.
He was the vice-captain of the Indian team that won the 2008 U/19 Cricket World Cup. He was very important with his bowling, taking 10 wickets in six games.
First-Class Cricket Achievements
Jadeja played his first first-class match in 2006–07. He played for West Zone and Saurashtra.
In 2012, Jadeja made history by becoming the first Indian player to score three triple centuries in first-class cricket. A triple century means scoring 300 runs or more in one innings. He joined a special group of players like Don Bradman and Brian Lara. He achieved this amazing feat at only 23 years old.
International Cricket Journey
Jadeja's great performance in domestic cricket caught the eye of national selectors. He was chosen for the ODI series in Sri Lanka in 2009. He scored 60 runs in his first international match.
In 2009, during the World Twenty20, some people thought he was not scoring fast enough. Later, he became a regular player in the ODI team. In 2009, he won his first "man of the match" award for taking four wickets against Sri Lanka.
Key Moments in ODIs and T20Is
Jadeja made a strong comeback to the Indian ODI team in 2011. He scored 78 runs and took two wickets against England, earning him another "player of the match" award. In a T20 International match against Australia in 2012, he took a wicket and helped with two run-outs. He was named "Man of the Match" for his excellent fielding.
In 2013, he scored 61 runs off just 37 balls against England. He also took two wickets, helping India win by a large margin. This performance earned him another "Man of the Match" award.
Test Cricket Success
After his impressive scores in first-class cricket, Jadeja was called to join the Indian Test team in 2012. He made his Test debut against England in Nagpur.
In 2013, India won a Test series against Australia by 4-0. Jadeja took 24 wickets in that series. He dismissed the Australian captain, Michael Clarke, five times. This helped him become a key all-rounder for India. He won the "Man of the Match" award in the final Test.
He played a big role in India winning the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. He took 12 wickets, which was the most in the tournament. He also scored 33 runs and took two wickets in the final. He was named part of the "Team of the Tournament."
In August 2013, he became the No.1 bowler in ODI cricket according to the ICC rankings. He was the first Indian bowler to reach this spot since Anil Kumble in 1996.
In 2014, Jadeja scored his first half-century in Test matches against England. He scored 68 runs quickly, helping India save the match.
He was selected for the 2015 Cricket World Cup. He took 9 wickets in 8 games. After this, he was dropped from the team for a short time. He returned strongly in 2015-16, taking 38 wickets and scoring 215 runs in domestic matches. This led to his return to the Indian Test team.
In 2017, during Australia's tour of India, Jadeja played in all four Test matches. He took 25 wickets and scored two half-centuries. He won "player of the match" in one Test and "player of the series" for his overall performance. He and Ravichandran Ashwin became the first pair of spin bowlers to be jointly ranked number 1 in ICC Test Rankings.
In 2018, he scored his first century in Test matches. In 2019, he became the third Indian cricketer to score 2,000 runs and take 150 wickets in ODIs. He was also part of India's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
In 2019, he took his 200th wicket in Test cricket against South Africa. In 2021, he became the fifth Indian player to score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests.
In March 2022, in a Test match against Sri Lanka, Jadeja scored 175 runs without being out. This was a record for an Indian player batting at number 7 or lower. He also took 9 wickets in the match, helping India win easily. He scored his first century in an overseas Test match in England in 2022.
In 2022, he was named India's vice-captain for an ODI series against the West Indies. He was also in the squad for the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup but could not play due to a knee injury. After recovering, he returned to the Test team in 2023. He became the fastest Indian to take 250 wickets and score 2500+ runs in Test Cricket.
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Ravindra Jadeja started his Indian Premier League (IPL) journey with the Rajasthan Royals in 2008. He played an important part in their victory that year. He scored 135 runs in 14 matches. His captain, Shane Warne, called him a "superstar in the making" and nicknamed him "Rockstar."
He did not play in the 2010 IPL due to a ban. In 2011, he played for Kochi Tuskers Kerala. In 2012, the Chennai Super Kings bought him for $2 million, making him the most expensive player that year. He won a "Man of the Match" award in his second game for Chennai Super Kings.
In 2015, he had a great bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals, taking four wickets for only 11 runs. In 2021, he scored 62 runs without being out, including 37 runs in one over. He also took three wickets and was named "Man of the Match."
Jadeja was made captain of the Chennai Super Kings for the 2022 Indian Premier League season. However, he stepped down during the season and handed the captaincy back to MS Dhoni. He then had to leave the tournament due to an injury.
In the final of the 2023 Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings needed 10 runs from the last two balls. Jadeja hit a six and a four, winning the title for CSK in a thrilling finish.
Personal Life
Jadeja married Rivaba Solanki on 17 April 2016. They have a daughter who was born in June 2017. His wife, Rivaba, is a politician and an MLA from Gujarat. She represents the Bharatiya Janata Party. His sister and father are members of the Indian National Congress.
Awards and Recognition
- ICC ODI Team of the Year: 2013, 2016
- Madhavrao Scindia Award for most wickets in Ranji Trophy: 2008–09
- Ranked 1st in ICC Top 10 Test all-rounders (2021)
- Arjuna Award: 2019
