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Happy Birthday Ravindra Jadeja: Known for his skills as a left-arm spinner, reliable lower-order batsman, and exceptional fielder, Jadeja has been a key player for both the Indian team and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL.
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates his 36th birthday today, December 6. (Image: royalnavghan/Instagram)
Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most successful all-rounders in Indian cricket history. Known for his exceptional skills as a left-arm spinner, a reliable lower-order batsman, and an outstanding fielder, Jadeja has been a key figure for both the Indian national team and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has won several prestigious awards, including the ICC Player of the Year for his performances in both ODIs and Tests.
The veteran all-rounder celebrates his 36th birthday today, December 6. Dissed by many when he first appeared, Jadeja won his doubters with several match-winning performances for India and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has played a key role in CSK’s success, winning the tournament three times with the franchise.
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In the 12 years he spent at the club, Jadeja established himself as a club icon, earning the nickname ‘Cricket Thalapathy’ meaning a ‘general’ or ‘commander’ in Tamil. Today, on his special day, let’s look at his top 10 moments as a CSK player.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Top 10 Moments For CSK
IPL-winning Shot
Ravindra Jadeja stole all the headlines during the IPL 2023 final between CSK and Gujarat Titans. With Chennai needing 10 runs to win in the last two balls of regulations, the veteran all-rounder pulled off the unthinkable. He smashed a six and a four to seal MS Dhoni’s side a record-tying fifth IPL title.
Most Runs Scored in One IPL Over
Ravindra Jadeja was a different beast against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021. He scored 36 runs against Harshal Patel in a seven-ball over to tie the record for the most runs scored in a single over – 37 – in the IPL. His knock in the Chennai shirt included five sixes and one boundary.
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IPL 2012 Mega Auction’s Most Expensive Player
Ravindra Jadeja joined CSK in 2012. The MS Dhoni-led side signed Jadeja for approximately Rs 9.8 crore, making him the most expensive player that year.
100 IPL Catches
Ravindra Jadeja acquired another major milestone in the 2024 IPL. During a match between CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders, Jadeja completed a catch in the last over to dismiss Shreyas Iyer. It made him the fifth player in IPL history to complete 100 catches.
Becoming CSK captain
Ravindra Jadeja was named CSK captain in 2022. A string of poor performances led to the all-rounder stepping down from the skipper role mid-season.
IPL 2023 Celebration with MS Dhoni
After winning the IPL 2023 final for CSK, Ravindra Jadeja was snapped on MS Dhoni’s shoulders. The image of Dhoni lifting Jadeja went viral instantly. It perfectly symbolised the bond between the two cricketers.
AB de Villiers Run-out
During the IPL 2021 match between CSK and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Ravindra Jadeja put his brilliant fielding skills on display. He pulled off a stunning catch and a direct hit for run out in the match to help CSK win. The direct hit dismissed AB de Villiers crushing RCB’s chances to secure a victory.
Most MOTM awards in a CSK shirt
Ravindra Jadeja secured another major accolade in the 2024 IPL. He secured his 16th Player of the Match award against Punjab Kings (PBKS) to surpass MS Dhoni’s previous record of 15.
Lightning-fast 62 vs RCB
In 2021, Ravindra Jadeja took the Wankhede Stadium by storm with a 28-ball 62 against RCB. He smashed four boundaries and five sixes which led CSK to a dominant 69-run victory.
48 runs and 5 wickets vs Deccan Chargers
Ravindra Jadeja made an instant impact in his debut season with CSK in 2012. Competing against the Deccan Chargers, Jadeja put figures of 5/16 while smashing a 29-ball 48 for a comfortable CSK victory.
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