Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/12/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Navagam Ghed, Gujarat, India |
Latest News about Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja was traded from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for IPL 2026, agreeing to a pay cut of INR 4 crore. Previously retained by CSK for INR 18 crore for IPL 2025, Jadeja joined RR for INR 14 crore as part of a swap deal that also saw Sanju Samson move to CSK.
Ravindra Jadeja dismissed retirement rumors following India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory, clarifying on his Instagram story that there were 'no unnecessary rumours.' He remains part of India's plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup, according to chief selector Ajit Agarkar and former coach Ravi Shastri.
After being omitted from India's ODI team for the series against Australia, Ravindra Jadeja announced he will play the Ranji Trophy for Saurashtra against Madhya Pradesh in Rajkot. The 36-year-old all-rounder aims to make a statement following his drop from the national ODI squad.
India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Ravindra Jadeja delivered a fine spell of 1/30 in 10 overs, including the crucial wicket of Tom Latham, and won the Fielder of the Match medal for his exceptional fielding skills.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja |
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| Nickname(s) | Jaddu, RJ, Sir Ravindra Jadeja |
| Names Earned | Rockstar, Sir Ravindra Jadeja |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | Not Known |
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Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 35 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 17/04/2016 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Reeva Solanki |
| Children | Nidhyana (born in 2017) |
Family
| Father | Anirudhsinh Jadeja (watchman) |
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| Mother | Late Lata Jadeja (Nurse) |
| Siblings | Naina (eldest), Naynaba Jadeja |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Debu Mitra (Saurashtra coach), Mahendra Singh Chauhan | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #8- India, #12- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team(s) |
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| Records (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | He caught the attention of the national selectors with his strong all-round performance shown in 2008–09 Ranji Trophy (42 wickets, 739 runs) |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
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| Favourite Colour(s) | Black, Blue |
| Favourite Travel Destination | London |
Style Quotient
| Cars collection | Hyundai Accent, Audi A4 |
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| Bike | Black Hayabusa |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ravindrajadeja/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/RavindraJadejaOfficial | |
| https://twitter.com/ImJadeja18 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ravindra Jadeja does not smoke. | |
| 2. He comes from a middle-class family, where his father worked as a watchman for a private security agency. | |
| 3. His father aimed for him to join the army, but his passion lay in cricket, though he feared his father during his childhood. | |
| 4. Jadeja lost his mother in an accident in 2006 when he was 17, leading him to consider quitting cricket due to the emotional impact. | |
| 5. He is the owner of a high-end restaurant named "Jaddu's Food Field" in Rajkot, Gujarat. | |
| 6. Jadeja is known for being very religious. | |
| 7. In April 2019, he expressed support for the BJP on social media, tagging his wife and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet. | |
| 8. Jadeja is skilled in sword-fencing, which is evident in his celebratory gestures after achieving milestones in cricket. | |
| 9. In 2024, his father disclosed a five-year gap in seeing Ravindra and his grandchildren, attributing the family rift to his daughter-in-law Rivaba. | |
| 10. Shane Warne famously called him 'The Rockstar' after his IPL performances in 2008. |