Following India’s Champions Trophy victory, there was speculation about the future of senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Fans also wondered about all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s plans. After Rohit and Kohli’s T20I retirement announcements last year, Jadeja’s silence fueled further rumors, especially after India’s Champions Trophy win.
However, Jadeja quickly addressed the speculation. Less than a day after India’s triumph, he took to Instagram to dismiss the rumors with a concise four-word message: “No unnecessary rumors, thanks.”
Some fans had wondered if Jadeja’s performance in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand might be his last appearance. This speculation arose after Virat Kohli was seen warmly embracing Jadeja at the end of his bowling spell.
Memories resurfaced of Ravichandran Ashwin’s emotional moment with Kohli in the dressing room during the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy, when Ashwin seemingly hinted at retirement.
In the Champions Trophy final, Tom Latham was Jadeja’s only wicket. India’s spin bowlers collectively took five of the seven New Zealand wickets as they scored 251/7 in their innings.
Jadeja was awarded ‘Fielder of the Match’ in the Champions Trophy final. Indian fielding coach T Dilip praised the team’s fielding performance throughout the tournament before presenting Jadeja with the fielding medal, emphasizing the team’s commitment and brotherhood.
Jadeja celebrated India’s Champions Trophy win at the stadium with his wife Rivaba and daughter Nidhyana. He was also seen joyfully lifting his daughter in celebration.
Ravindra Jadeja debuted in ODIs for India against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2009. He has since played 203 ODI matches, taking 230 wickets and scoring 8,150 runs.
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