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{{Infobox cricketer | {{Infobox cricketer | ||
| name = Ravindra Jadeja | | name = Ravindra Jadeja | ||
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| fullname = {{nowrap|Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja}} | | fullname = {{nowrap|Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja}} | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1988|12|6}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1988|12|6}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Navagam Ghed | | birth_place = [[Navagam Ghed|Navagam Ghed, Gujarat]], India | ||
| nickname = Rockstar, Jaddu,<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhattacharjee|first=Argha|date=30 September 2017|title=Virat as 'Cheeku', Dhoni as 'Mahi' - The fascinating story behind the nicknames of Indian cricketers|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-watch-revealed-here-s-why-virat-kohli-is-called-cheeku-or-ms-dhoni-is-addressed-as-mahi-2186522|work=DNA India|access-date=20 February 2022}}</ref> Sir Jadeja | | nickname = Rockstar, Jaddu,<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhattacharjee|first=Argha|date=30 September 2017|title=Virat as 'Cheeku', Dhoni as 'Mahi' - The fascinating story behind the nicknames of Indian cricketers|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-watch-revealed-here-s-why-virat-kohli-is-called-cheeku-or-ms-dhoni-is-addressed-as-mahi-2186522|work=DNA India|access-date=20 February 2022}}</ref> Sir Jadeja | ||
| height =1.73 m | | height =1.73 m | ||
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| testdebutagainst = England | | testdebutagainst = England | ||
| testcap = 275 | | testcap = 275 | ||
| lasttestdate = | | lasttestdate = 7 June | ||
| lasttestyear = 2023 | | lasttestyear = 2023 | ||
| lasttestagainst = Australia | | lasttestagainst = Australia | ||
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| odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka | | odidebutagainst = Sri Lanka | ||
| odicap = 177 | | odicap = 177 | ||
| lastodidate = | | lastodidate = 22 March | ||
| lastodiyear = 2023 | | lastodiyear = 2023 | ||
| lastodiagainst = Australia | | lastodiagainst = Australia | ||
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| column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | | column3 = [[Twenty20 International|T20I]] | ||
| column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | | column4 = [[First-class cricket|FC]] | ||
| matches1 = | | matches1 = 65 | ||
| matches2 = | | matches2 = 174 | ||
| matches3 = 64 | | matches3 = 64 | ||
| matches4 = | | matches4 = 120 | ||
| runs1 = 2, | | runs1 = 2,706 | ||
| runs2 = 2, | | runs2 = 2,526 | ||
| runs3 = 457 | | runs3 = 457 | ||
| runs4 = 6, | | runs4 = 6,802 | ||
| bat avg1 = | | bat avg1 = 35.60 | ||
| bat avg2 = 32. | | bat avg2 = 32.80 | ||
| bat avg3 = 24.05 | | bat avg3 = 24.05 | ||
| bat avg4 = | | bat avg4 = 45.34 | ||
| 100s/50s1 = 3/18 | | 100s/50s1 = 3/18 | ||
| 100s/50s2 = 0/13 | | 100s/50s2 = 0/13 | ||
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| top score3 = 46[[Not out|*]] | | top score3 = 46[[Not out|*]] | ||
| top score4 = 331 | | top score4 = 331 | ||
| deliveries1 = 15, | | deliveries1 = 15,964 | ||
| deliveries2 = 8, | | deliveries2 = 8,725 | ||
| deliveries3 = 1,237 | | deliveries3 = 1,237 | ||
| deliveries4 = | | deliveries4 = 28,269 | ||
| wickets1 = | | wickets1 = 268 | ||
| wickets2 = | | wickets2 = 191 | ||
| wickets3 = 51 | | wickets3 = 51 | ||
| wickets4 = | | wickets4 = 487 | ||
| bowl avg1 = | | bowl avg1 = 24.28 | ||
| bowl avg2 = 37. | | bowl avg2 = 37.39 | ||
| bowl avg3 = 28.49 | | bowl avg3 = 28.49 | ||
| bowl avg4 = 23. | | bowl avg4 = 23.93 | ||
| fivefor1 = 12 | | fivefor1 = 12 | ||
| fivefor2 = 1 | | fivefor2 = 1 | ||
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| best bowling3 = 3/15 | | best bowling3 = 3/15 | ||
| best bowling4 = 7/31 | | best bowling4 = 7/31 | ||
| catches/stumpings1 = | | catches/stumpings1 = 41/– | ||
| catches/stumpings2 = | | catches/stumpings2 = 65/– | ||
| catches/stumpings3 = 24/– | | catches/stumpings3 = 24/– | ||
| catches/stumpings4 = | | catches/stumpings4 = 92/– | ||
| source = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/234675.html ESPNcricinfo] | | source = [https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/234675.html ESPNcricinfo] | ||
| date = 11 | | date = 11 June 2023 |family= [[Rivaba Jadeja]] (wife)}} | ||
|family= [[Rivaba Jadeja]] (wife)}} | |||
'''Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja''' (born 6 December 1988), commonly known as '''Ravindra Jadeja''', is an [[India national cricket team| | '''Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja''' (born 6 December 1988), commonly known as '''Ravindra Jadeja''', is an Indian international [[cricket]]er who represents the [[India national cricket team|Indian national cricket team]] in all formats. He is an [[all-rounder]], who [[Batting (cricket)|bats]] left-handed and bowls left-arm orthodox spin. He is regarded as one of the best [[All-rounder|all-rounders]] of the last decade, becoming, in 2021, the fifth Indian and fifth-fastest player to score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in [[Test cricket]]. Jadeja was the leading wicket-taker in the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy]] and received the [[man of the match]] award as a member of the [[2013 ICC Champions Trophy Final|final-winning]] team. He represents [[Saurashtra cricket team|Saurashtra]] in [[first-class cricket]] and has captained the [[Chennai Super Kings]] in the [[Indian Premier League]]. | ||
Jadeja was vice-captain of the [[Indian U-19 cricket team]] that won the [[Under-19 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] in [[Malaysia]] in [[2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2008]], under the captaincy of former Indian captain [[Virat Kohli]]. He made his [[One Day International|ODI]] debut against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] on 8 February 2009 and scored an unbeaten 60 off 77 balls in that match. However, his Test debut came almost four years later, on 13 December 2012, against [[England cricket team|England]] at [[Nagpur]]. | Jadeja was vice-captain of the [[Indian U-19 cricket team]] that won the [[Under-19 Cricket World Cup|World Cup]] in [[Malaysia]] in [[2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cup|2008]], under the captaincy of former Indian captain [[Virat Kohli]]. He made his [[One Day International|ODI]] debut against [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] on 8 February 2009 and scored an unbeaten 60 off 77 balls in that match. However, his Test debut came almost four years later, on 13 December 2012, against [[England cricket team|England]] at [[Nagpur]]. | ||
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==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Jadeja was born on 6 December 1988 in a [[ | Jadeja was born on 6 December 1988 in a [[Rajputs in Gujarat|Gujarati Rajput]] [[Hindu]] family in [[Navagam Ghed]] city of [[Jamnagar district]] in [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 November 2013|title=Too mooch this Movember|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/too-mooch-this-movember/story-eMi9WkMpvuE69ENUB1WBBO.html|access-date=31 July 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Caste">{{Cite web|last=Yadav|first=Jyoti|date=15 April 2020|title=Ravindra Jadeja must stop being a 'Rajput boy' and grow up to be a cricketer|url=https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/ravindra-jadeja-must-stop-being-a-rajput-boy-and-grow-up-to-be-a-cricketer/402251/|access-date=31 July 2020|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ravindra Jadeja |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/234675.html |website=Cricinfo |access-date=11 August 2020}}</ref> His father Anirudh was a watchman for a private security agency. His father wanted him to become an [[Army officer]] but his interest was in [[Cricket]], he was scared of his father in his childhood.<ref name=rediff>{{cite web|title=Ravindra Jadeja Biography|url=https://www.7infi.com/ravindra-jadeja-biography-age-weight-height-like-birthdate-other/ |publisher=7infi.com}}</ref> His mother Lata died in an accident in 2005 and the trauma of his mother's death almost made him quit cricket. His sister Naina is a nurse.<ref>{{cite news|title=Striking it rich|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/striking-it-rich/913542/0|newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref> He lives in [[Jamnagar]].<ref>{{Citation|last=Latest World|title=The Kapil Sharma Show Episode 84 Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli in Kapil's Show 20th Feb 2017|date=20 February 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS7FbH5kUC8&t=39m2s |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406080539/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS7FbH5kUC8&feature=youtu.be&t=39m2s |archive-date=6 April 2017 |url-status=dead|access-date=21 February 2017}}</ref> | ||
Jadeja married politician [[Rivaba Jadeja]] on 17 April 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja wedding: Five things you didn't know about Sir's marriage to Reeva Solanki |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-ravindra-jadeja-wedding-five-things-you-didn-t-know-about-sir-s-marriage-to-reeva-solanki-2203100 |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=[[DNA India]] |date=17 April 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja ties knot with Reeva Solanki in grand fashion, see pics |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/sports-gallery/ravindra-jadeja-marriage-wedding-wife-photos-pictures-riva-solanki-ipl-2016-2757477/ |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=19 April 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref> They have a daughter born in June 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja catches first glimpse of daughter. This was the star's reaction |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-catches-first-glimpse-of-daughter-this-was-the-star-s-reaction/story-WSnuQV8inhJcXHC2qSFMOI.html |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=Hindustan Times |date=13 July 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja, wife give baby daughter Sanskrit inspired name |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-wife-give-baby-daughter-sanskrit-inspired-name-4702375/ |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=The Indian Express |date=13 June 2017 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | Jadeja married politician [[Rivaba Jadeja]] on 17 April 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja wedding: Five things you didn't know about Sir's marriage to Reeva Solanki |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-ravindra-jadeja-wedding-five-things-you-didn-t-know-about-sir-s-marriage-to-reeva-solanki-2203100 |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=[[DNA India]] |date=17 April 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja ties knot with Reeva Solanki in grand fashion, see pics |url=https://indianexpress.com/photos/sports-gallery/ravindra-jadeja-marriage-wedding-wife-photos-pictures-riva-solanki-ipl-2016-2757477/ |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=19 April 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref> They have a daughter born in June 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja catches first glimpse of daughter. This was the star's reaction |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-catches-first-glimpse-of-daughter-this-was-the-star-s-reaction/story-WSnuQV8inhJcXHC2qSFMOI.html |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=Hindustan Times |date=13 July 2017 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ravindra Jadeja, wife give baby daughter Sanskrit inspired name |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-wife-give-baby-daughter-sanskrit-inspired-name-4702375/ |access-date=16 July 2019 |work=The Indian Express |date=13 June 2017 |language=en-IN}}</ref> | ||
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In 2012, Jadeja became the eighth player in history, and the first Indian player, to score three first-class triple centuries in his career, joining [[Don Bradman]], [[Brian Lara]], [[Bill Ponsford]], [[Wally Hammond]], [[WG Grace]], [[Graeme Hick]] and [[Mike Hussey]]. His first came in early November 2011 against [[Orissa cricket team|Orissa]], in which he scored 314 off 375 balls. His second came in November 2012 against [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]], in which he scored 303 not out. His third came against [[Railways cricket team|Railways]] in December 2012, in which he scored 331 runs in 501 balls. Jadeja reached this milestone at the young age of only 23.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pandya |first=Haresh |date=2 December 2012 |title=Third triple puts Jadeja in elite company |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/third-triple-puts-ravindra-jadeja-in-elite-company-594731 |access-date=6 January 2013 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | In 2012, Jadeja became the eighth player in history, and the first Indian player, to score three first-class triple centuries in his career, joining [[Don Bradman]], [[Brian Lara]], [[Bill Ponsford]], [[Wally Hammond]], [[WG Grace]], [[Graeme Hick]] and [[Mike Hussey]]. His first came in early November 2011 against [[Orissa cricket team|Orissa]], in which he scored 314 off 375 balls. His second came in November 2012 against [[Gujarat cricket team|Gujarat]], in which he scored 303 not out. His third came against [[Railways cricket team|Railways]] in December 2012, in which he scored 331 runs in 501 balls. Jadeja reached this milestone at the young age of only 23.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pandya |first=Haresh |date=2 December 2012 |title=Third triple puts Jadeja in elite company |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/third-triple-puts-ravindra-jadeja-in-elite-company-594731 |access-date=6 January 2013 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> | ||
==International career== | ==International career== | ||
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In October 2019, in the first Test [[South African cricket team in India in 2019–20|against South Africa]], Jadeja took his 200th wicket in Test cricket.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ravindra-jadeja-200-wickets-2nd-fastest-india-vs-south-africa-visakhapatnam-1606126-2019-10-04 |title=Ravindra Jadeja fastest left-armed bowler to take 200 Test wickets |date=4 October 2019 |work=India Today |access-date=4 October 2019}}</ref> | In October 2019, in the first Test [[South African cricket team in India in 2019–20|against South Africa]], Jadeja took his 200th wicket in Test cricket.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ravindra-jadeja-200-wickets-2nd-fastest-india-vs-south-africa-visakhapatnam-1606126-2019-10-04 |title=Ravindra Jadeja fastest left-armed bowler to take 200 Test wickets |date=4 October 2019 |work=India Today |access-date=4 October 2019}}</ref> | ||
On 6 August 2021, batting during the first innings of the [[Indian cricket team in England in 2021#Test series#1st Test|first Test]] against England at [[Trent Bridge]], Jadeja became the fifth Indian and fifth-fastest player score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests.<ref>{{cite web|date=6 August 2021|title=1st Test: Ravindra Jadeja joins Kapil Dev, Imran Khan in elite list with gutsy fifty vs England on Day 3|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/1st-test-ravindra-jadeja-joins-kapil-dev-imran-khan-in-elite-list-with-gutsy-fifty-vs-england-on-day-3-1837894-2021-08-06|access-date=6 September 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> | |||
In September 2021, Jadeja was named in India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]. His spin-bowling partner on many occasions, R Ashwin, was also named in the squad after 4 years out of the white-ball team.<ref>{{cite web |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni named mentor |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-named-mentor-1276821 |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | In September 2021, Jadeja was named in India's squad for the [[2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]]. His spin-bowling partner on many occasions, R Ashwin, was also named in the squad after 4 years out of the white-ball team.<ref>{{cite web |title=India's T20 World Cup squad: R Ashwin picked, MS Dhoni named mentor |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-s-2021-t20-world-cup-squad-r-ashwin-picked-ms-dhoni-named-mentor-1276821 |access-date=8 September 2021 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}</ref> | ||
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In July 2022, he was named as India's vice-captain for the away ODI series [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies and the United States in 2022|against the West Indies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-ind-odi-series-2022-shikhar-dhawan-to-lead-india-in-west-indies-odis-ravindra-jadeja-named-vice-captain-1323376|title=Shikhar Dhawan to lead India in West Indies ODIs|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=6 July 2022}}</ref> | In July 2022, he was named as India's vice-captain for the away ODI series [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies and the United States in 2022|against the West Indies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-ind-odi-series-2022-shikhar-dhawan-to-lead-india-in-west-indies-odis-ravindra-jadeja-named-vice-captain-1323376|title=Shikhar Dhawan to lead India in West Indies ODIs|work=ESPN Cricinfo|access-date=6 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
In September 2022, Jadeja was named in the Indian squad for the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] but couldn't play because he was ruled out because of a serious knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/not-having-ravindra-jadeja-in-t20-world-cup-2022-is-a-massive-loss-for-india-mahela-jayawardene-2001456-2022-09-17|title=Not having Ravindra Jadeja in T20 World Cup 2022 is a massive loss for India: Mahela Jayawardene|access-date=9 | In September 2022, Jadeja was named in the Indian squad for the [[2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup]] but couldn't play because he was ruled out because of a serious knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/not-having-ravindra-jadeja-in-t20-world-cup-2022-is-a-massive-loss-for-india-mahela-jayawardene-2001456-2022-09-17|title=Not having Ravindra Jadeja in T20 World Cup 2022 is a massive loss for India: Mahela Jayawardene|access-date=9 February 2023}}</ref> Jadeja returned from him 5 month recovery and rejoined the test squad for the home edition of [[Border-Gavaskar Trophy]] on 9 February in Nagpur and took a [[Five-wicket haul]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/ind-vs-aus-ravindra-jadejas-11th-five-wicket-haul-helps-india-bowl-australia-for-177-all-out-8434324/|title=IND vs AUS: Comeback man Ravindra Jadeja's registers his eleventh five-wicket haul|date=9 February 2023 |access-date=9 February 2023}}</ref> Jadeja Becomes Fastest Indian to Take 250 Wickets and Score 2500+ Runs in [[Test Cricket]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/sports/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-becomes-fastest-indian-to-take-250-wickets-and-score-2500-runs-in-test-cricket-achieves-feat-during-ind-vs-aus-2nd-test-2023-4852541.html|title=Jadeja Becomes Fastest Indian to Take 250 Wickets and Score 2500+ Runs in Test Cricket, Achieves Feat During IND vs AUS 2nd Test 2023|website=LatestLY|date=17 February 2023 |access-date=17 February 2023}}</ref> | ||
==Indian Premier League== | ==Indian Premier League== | ||
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Ravindra Jadeja was selected by the [[Rajasthan Royals]] for the [[2008 Indian Premier League|inaugural season]] of the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) in 2008, and played an important role in their victory (Royals defeated [[Chennai Super Kings]] in the final). Jadeja scored 135 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 131.06, his best score being 36* against [[Kings XI Punjab]]. He did even better [[2009 Indian Premier League|in 2009]], scoring 295 runs at a strike rate of 110.90,<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Premier League, 2009 / Records / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ipl2009/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=4801;type=tournament|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref> and conceding fewer than 6.5 runs per over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ipl2009/engine/records/bowling/best_career_economy_rate.html?id=4801;type=tournament|title=Indian Premier League, 2009 / Records / Best economy rates|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref> [[Shane Warne]], the captain of Rajasthan Royals, referred to Jadeja as a "superstar in the making".<ref>{{cite news|title=Warne predicts bright future for Jadeja the jewel|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2009/jan/21/ravindra-jadeja-dileep-premachandran-ipl|work=The Guardian|access-date=11 June 2013|location=London|first=Dileep|last=Premachandran|date=21 January 2009}}</ref> Warne also nicknamed him "Rockstar".<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravindra Jadeja: The Rockstar of Indian cricket|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-the-rockstar-of-indian-cricket_17080.html|publisher=Zee News|access-date=11 June 2013|date=27 January 2009}}</ref> | Ravindra Jadeja was selected by the [[Rajasthan Royals]] for the [[2008 Indian Premier League|inaugural season]] of the [[Indian Premier League]] (IPL) in 2008, and played an important role in their victory (Royals defeated [[Chennai Super Kings]] in the final). Jadeja scored 135 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 131.06, his best score being 36* against [[Kings XI Punjab]]. He did even better [[2009 Indian Premier League|in 2009]], scoring 295 runs at a strike rate of 110.90,<ref>{{cite web|title=Indian Premier League, 2009 / Records / Most runs|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ipl2009/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?id=4801;type=tournament|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref> and conceding fewer than 6.5 runs per over.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ipl2009/engine/records/bowling/best_career_economy_rate.html?id=4801;type=tournament|title=Indian Premier League, 2009 / Records / Best economy rates|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref> [[Shane Warne]], the captain of Rajasthan Royals, referred to Jadeja as a "superstar in the making".<ref>{{cite news|title=Warne predicts bright future for Jadeja the jewel|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2009/jan/21/ravindra-jadeja-dileep-premachandran-ipl|work=The Guardian|access-date=11 June 2013|location=London|first=Dileep|last=Premachandran|date=21 January 2009}}</ref> Warne also nicknamed him "Rockstar".<ref>{{cite web|title=Ravindra Jadeja: The Rockstar of Indian cricket|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-the-rockstar-of-indian-cricket_17080.html|publisher=Zee News|access-date=11 June 2013|date=27 January 2009}}</ref> | ||
Jadeja sat out the [[2010 IPL]] because of a ban arising from contractual irregularities.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 February 2010 |title=Ravindra Jadeja out of IPL 2010 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ravindra-jadeja-out-of-ipl-2010-448010 |access-date=19 November 2012 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> [[2011 Indian Premier League|In 2011]], he was bought by the [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]] for $950,000. Kochi Tuskers were terminated from the IPL in September 2011, and in the [[List of 2012 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2012 IPL player auction]], Jadeja was bought by [[Chennai Super Kings]] for $2 | Jadeja sat out the [[2010 IPL]] because of a ban arising from contractual irregularities.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 February 2010 |title=Ravindra Jadeja out of IPL 2010 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ravindra-jadeja-out-of-ipl-2010-448010 |access-date=19 November 2012 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> [[2011 Indian Premier League|In 2011]], he was bought by the [[Kochi Tuskers Kerala]] for $950,000. Kochi Tuskers were terminated from the IPL in September 2011, and in the [[List of 2012 Indian Premier League personnel changes|2012 IPL player auction]], Jadeja was bought by [[Chennai Super Kings]] for $2 million (approx. Rs. 9.8 crores) after a tie-breaker with [[Deccan Chargers]] who bid the same amount. Jadeja was the most expensive player of the year's auction.<ref>{{cite web |author=Siddarth Ravindran |date=4 February 2012 |title=Millions for Jadeja, Jayawardene and Vinay |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2012-auction-millions-for-ravindra-jadeja-mahela-jayawardene-and-vinay-kumar-552094 |access-date=19 November 2012 |publisher=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> He won the Man of the Match award in the second match of [[2012 Indian Premier League|the season]] against Deccan Chargers for his all-round performance (48 runs off 29 balls, 5/16 in 4 overs).<ref>{{cite web|title=6th match – Deccan Chargers v Chennai Super Kings Jadeja also became the only player in IPL to get caught in the deep and win super match as it was a no ball and won the match against CSK vs RCB|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2012/engine/match/548311.html|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=11 June 2013}}</ref> | ||
For his performances in 2014, he was named in the Cricinfo CLT20 XI.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2014/content/story/787427.html | title=The team of the tournament| date=5 October 2014}}</ref> | For his performances in 2014, he was named in the Cricinfo CLT20 XI.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/champions-league-twenty20-2014/content/story/787427.html | title=The team of the tournament| date=5 October 2014}}</ref> | ||
In a [[Mother's Day]] game during [[2015 Indian Premier League|IPL 2015]], Jadeja put in a fine spin bowling performance in [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|Chennai]]; he took four wickets for 11 runs with a brilliant spell of bowling against Rajasthan Royals.{{citation needed|date=March 2022}} | In a [[Mother's Day]] game during [[2015 Indian Premier League|IPL 2015]], Jadeja put in a fine spin bowling performance in [[M. A. Chidambaram Stadium|Chennai]]; he took four wickets for 11 runs with a brilliant spell of bowling against Rajasthan Royals. {{citation needed|date=March 2022}} | ||
In the 19th match of the [[2021 Indian Premier League]], Jadeja hit 62*, including a joint-highest ever 37 runs in the last over bowled by [[Harshal Patel]]. He later took 3/13 in his four overs and was named Man of the Match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2021-1249214/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-19th-match-1254076/match-report|title=Ravindra Jadeja's all-round brilliance lifts CSK to top of table|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 October 2021}}</ref> | In the 19th match of the [[2021 Indian Premier League]], Jadeja hit 62*, including a joint-highest ever 37 runs in the last over bowled by [[Harshal Patel]]. He later took 3/13 in his four overs and was named Man of the Match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/ipl-2021-1249214/chennai-super-kings-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-19th-match-1254076/match-report|title=Ravindra Jadeja's all-round brilliance lifts CSK to top of table|publisher=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=1 October 2021}}</ref> | ||
Jadeja was appointed as the captain for the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022 IPL season]], replacing [[MS Dhoni]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=24 March 2022 |title=MS Dhoni steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, Ravindra Jadeja to lead in IPL 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-steps-down-as-chennai-super-kings-captain-ravindra-jadeja-to-lead-in-ipl-2022-1928680-2022-03-24 |access-date=24 March 2022 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2022 |title=IPL 2022: MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain, Ravindra Jadeja to lead |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2022-ms-dhoni-steps-down-as-csk-captain-ravindra-jadeja-to-lead-101648113424700.html |access-date=24 March 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> He however stepped down in the middle of the season, handing over the captaincy back to Dhoni.<ref name="HT2022">{{Cite news |last=Krishnan |first=Vivek |date=30 April 2022 |title=Dhoni returns as skipper as Jadeja steps down |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2022-ravindra-jadeja-hands-over-csk-captaincy-back-to-ms-dhoni-101651326298439.html |access-date=8 May 2022 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He was later ruled out of the tournament due to a rib injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gollapudi |first=Nagraj |date=11 May 2022 |title=Injured Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of remainder of IPL 2022 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-csk-bruised-rib-rules-ravindra-jadeja-out-of-remainder-of-ipl-2022-1314528 |access-date=11 May 2022 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Jadeja and the franchise later unfollowed each other on [[Instagram]], leading to reports about a rift.<ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=12 May 2022 |title=CSK unfollow Jadeja on Instagram amid rumours of rift |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/cricket/ipl/csk-unfollow-jadeja-on-instagram-amid-rumours-of-rift-1108572.html |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> But the [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of CSK maintained that he was ruled out on medical advice, and denied allegations of the rift.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chakrabarty |first= Shamik |date=12 May 2022 |title=Amid rift rumours, CSK CEO says Jadeja released 'on medical advice' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/rift-rumours-culled-csk-ceo-ravindra-jadeja-released-ipl-2022-7912262/ |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> | Jadeja was appointed as the captain for the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the [[2022 Indian Premier League|2022 IPL season]], replacing [[MS Dhoni]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=24 March 2022 |title=MS Dhoni steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, Ravindra Jadeja to lead in IPL 2022 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/ms-dhoni-steps-down-as-chennai-super-kings-captain-ravindra-jadeja-to-lead-in-ipl-2022-1928680-2022-03-24 |access-date=24 March 2022 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2022 |title=IPL 2022: MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain, Ravindra Jadeja to lead |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2022-ms-dhoni-steps-down-as-csk-captain-ravindra-jadeja-to-lead-101648113424700.html |access-date=24 March 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> He however stepped down in the middle of the season, handing over the captaincy back to Dhoni.<ref name="HT2022">{{Cite news |last=Krishnan |first=Vivek |date=30 April 2022 |title=Dhoni returns as skipper as Jadeja steps down |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/ipl-2022-ravindra-jadeja-hands-over-csk-captaincy-back-to-ms-dhoni-101651326298439.html |access-date=8 May 2022 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He was later ruled out of the tournament due to a rib injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gollapudi |first=Nagraj |date=11 May 2022 |title=Injured Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of remainder of IPL 2022 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-csk-bruised-rib-rules-ravindra-jadeja-out-of-remainder-of-ipl-2022-1314528 |access-date=11 May 2022 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> Jadeja and the franchise later unfollowed each other on [[Instagram]], leading to reports about a rift.<ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=12 May 2022 |title=CSK unfollow Jadeja on Instagram amid rumours of rift |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/cricket/ipl/csk-unfollow-jadeja-on-instagram-amid-rumours-of-rift-1108572.html |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> But the [[Chief executive officer|CEO]] of CSK maintained that he was ruled out on medical advice, and denied allegations of the rift.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chakrabarty |first= Shamik |date=12 May 2022 |title=Amid rift rumours, CSK CEO says Jadeja released 'on medical advice' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/rift-rumours-culled-csk-ceo-ravindra-jadeja-released-ipl-2022-7912262/ |access-date=13 May 2022 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
In the final of the [[2023 IPL|2023 Indian Premier League final]], Chennai Super Kings required 10 from the final two balls. Jadeja hit a 6 and 4 to give CSK the title.<ref>{{cite news |title=Watch: Needing 10 off 2 balls vs Mohit, Ravindra Jadeja smokes 6, 4 as CSK win 5th IPL; wife Riva in tears, Dhoni mobbed|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/watch-needing-10-off-2-balls-vs-mohit-ravindra-jadeja-smokes-6-4-as-csk-win-5th-ipl-wife-riva-in-tears-dhoni-mobbed-101685398043095.html |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=30 May 2023}}</ref> | |||
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Since his performance at the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] event, Jadeja has been a consistent target of sarcasm and jokes on cricket portals and by Indian cricket fans.<ref name="sify" /> On Twitter and Facebook, he is jokingly referred to as ''Sir Ravindra Jadeja'' since an online joke calling him the same went viral.<ref name="sify">{{cite web| url=http://www.sify.com/sports/why-on-earth-is-he-sir-ravindra-jadeja-news-columns-ndupu9hdhba.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321000537/http://www.sify.com/sports/why-on-earth-is-he-sir-ravindra-jadeja-news-columns-ndupu9hdhba.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=21 March 2013 | title=Why on earth is he Sir Ravindra Jadeja? | last=Rajguru| first=Sunil | work=Sify | date=20 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013}}</ref> When Jadeja was out clean bowled for 16 while not offering a shot in the February 2013 Chennai test against Australia, a cricket portal described his dismissal as "Jadeja falls 284 runs short of what would have been a fourth first-class triple-century".<ref name="sify" /> Following his good performance against Australia in the 2013 test series, there was a flurry of ''Jadeja jokes'' on Twitter comparing him to [[Rajinikanth]].<ref>{{cite news | title=सर रविंद्र जडेजा! ट्विटर पर चुटकुलों की भरमार |trans-title='Sir Ravindra Jadeja' – flurry of jokes on Twitter | url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/TOW-flurry-of-jokes-on-sir-ravindra-jadeja-as-india-won-kotla-test-4217618-NOR.html | date=25 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013 | work=Dainik Bhaskar | language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=MIND IT! सर रवींद्र जडेजा की बस में कंडक्टर थे रजनीकांत! |trans-title=Mind it – Rajnikanth was a conductor in the bus of Sir Ravindra Jadeja | url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/SPO-CRI-CRO-sir-ravindra-jadeja-a-hit-on-internet-after-delhi-win-4217647-PHO.html | date=25 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013 | work=Dainik Bhaskar | language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=रवींद्र जड़ेजा बने ट्वीटर पर मजाक |trans-title=Ravindra Jadeja becomes the butt of jokes on Twitter | url=http://hindi.webdunia.com/sports-cricket-news/रवींद्र-जड़ेजा-बने-ट्वीटर-पर-मजाक-1130325103_1.htm | date=25 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013 | work=Webdunia Hindi | language=hi}}</ref> His Wikipedia article was temporarily vandalized to mock him.<ref name="sify"/><ref>{{cite news | title=This Jadeja is also a cricketer... | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/1812888/report-this-jadeja-is-also-a-cricketer | date=19 March 2013 | access-date=5 April 2013 | work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Now it's Wikipedia's turn to mock Ravindra Jadeja | url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/cricket-articles/Now-it-rsquo-s-Wikipedia-rsquo-s-turn-to-mock-Ravindra-Jadeja/24173 | date=18 March 2013 | access-date=5 April 2013 | work=Cricket Country}}</ref><ref name="dna2"/> In April 2013, [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]], [[Suresh Raina]] and [[Ravichandran Ashwin]], teammates of Jadeja in [[Chennai Super Kings]], tweeted several ''Jadeja jokes'' on Twitter, in one of which Dhoni referred to him as ''Sri Sri Pandit Sir Lord Ravindra Jadeja''.<ref name="dna2">{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=dna|date=10 April 2013|title='Sir Jadeja' has a new fan - Dhoni|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-sir-jadeja-has-a-new-fan-dhoni-1820787|access-date=12 June 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/dhonis-turn-to-pay-homage-to-sir-ravindra-jadeja-691935.html | title=Dhoni's turn to pay homage to 'Sir Ravindra Jadeja' | work=FirstPost | date=9 April 2013 | access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dhoni-in-awe-of-sir-jadeja/1100147/ | title=Dhoni in awe of 'Sir Jadeja' | work=The Indian Express | date=10 April 2013 | access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news/38433058_1_saurashtra-all-rounder-chennai-super-kings-csk | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411202958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news/38433058_1_saurashtra-all-rounder-chennai-super-kings-csk | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 April 2013 | title='Lord Jadeja' now a hit on the net, courtesy Dhoni! | date=10 April 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | work=IBN Live| title=Et tu MS Dhoni? The funniest 'Sir Ravindra Jadeja' jokes | url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/et-tu-ms-dhoni-the-funniest-sir-ravindra-jadeja-jokes/384346-77.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412154041/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/et-tu-ms-dhoni-the-funniest-sir-ravindra-jadeja-jokes/384346-77.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=12 April 2013 | date=10 April 2013 | access-date=10 April 2013}}</ref> In response, Jadeja said in April 2013 that it was a joke which everybody was enjoying, and that he had no problem with the prefix ''Sir''.<ref name="toijoke">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-14/news/38528461_1_chennai-super-kings-wicket-all-rounders | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417004117/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-14/news/38528461_1_chennai-super-kings-wicket-all-rounders | url-status=dead | archive-date=17 April 2013 | title='Sir' title is a joke: Ravindra Jadeja | date=14 April 2013 | access-date=15 April 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | quote=Calling it a 'joke', 'Sir' Ravindra Jadeja says he has no problem with the prefix before his name as long as his Chennai Super Kings and India teammates are enjoying the all-rounder's 'knighthood'.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ravindra Jadeja doesn't take 'Sir' title seriously|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-15/news/38555179_1_no-ball-ms-dhoni-triple-hundreds|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418085535/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-15/news/38555179_1_no-ball-ms-dhoni-triple-hundreds|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2013|access-date=11 June 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=15 April 2013}}</ref> | Since his performance at the [[2009 ICC World Twenty20]] event, Jadeja has been a consistent target of sarcasm and jokes on cricket portals and by Indian cricket fans.<ref name="sify" /> On Twitter and Facebook, he is jokingly referred to as ''Sir Ravindra Jadeja'' since an online joke calling him the same went viral.<ref name="sify">{{cite web| url=http://www.sify.com/sports/why-on-earth-is-he-sir-ravindra-jadeja-news-columns-ndupu9hdhba.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321000537/http://www.sify.com/sports/why-on-earth-is-he-sir-ravindra-jadeja-news-columns-ndupu9hdhba.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=21 March 2013 | title=Why on earth is he Sir Ravindra Jadeja? | last=Rajguru| first=Sunil | work=Sify | date=20 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013}}</ref> When Jadeja was out clean bowled for 16 while not offering a shot in the February 2013 Chennai test against Australia, a cricket portal described his dismissal as "Jadeja falls 284 runs short of what would have been a fourth first-class triple-century".<ref name="sify" /> Following his good performance against Australia in the 2013 test series, there was a flurry of ''Jadeja jokes'' on Twitter comparing him to [[Rajinikanth]].<ref>{{cite news | title=सर रविंद्र जडेजा! ट्विटर पर चुटकुलों की भरमार |trans-title='Sir Ravindra Jadeja' – flurry of jokes on Twitter | url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/TOW-flurry-of-jokes-on-sir-ravindra-jadeja-as-india-won-kotla-test-4217618-NOR.html | date=25 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013 | work=Dainik Bhaskar | language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=MIND IT! सर रवींद्र जडेजा की बस में कंडक्टर थे रजनीकांत! |trans-title=Mind it – Rajnikanth was a conductor in the bus of Sir Ravindra Jadeja | url=http://www.bhaskar.com/article/SPO-CRI-CRO-sir-ravindra-jadeja-a-hit-on-internet-after-delhi-win-4217647-PHO.html | date=25 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013 | work=Dainik Bhaskar | language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=रवींद्र जड़ेजा बने ट्वीटर पर मजाक |trans-title=Ravindra Jadeja becomes the butt of jokes on Twitter | url=http://hindi.webdunia.com/sports-cricket-news/रवींद्र-जड़ेजा-बने-ट्वीटर-पर-मजाक-1130325103_1.htm | date=25 March 2013 | access-date=2 April 2013 | work=Webdunia Hindi | language=hi}}</ref> His Wikipedia article was temporarily vandalized to mock him.<ref name="sify"/><ref>{{cite news | title=This Jadeja is also a cricketer... | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/1812888/report-this-jadeja-is-also-a-cricketer | date=19 March 2013 | access-date=5 April 2013 | work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Now it's Wikipedia's turn to mock Ravindra Jadeja | url=http://www.cricketcountry.com/cricket-articles/Now-it-rsquo-s-Wikipedia-rsquo-s-turn-to-mock-Ravindra-Jadeja/24173 | date=18 March 2013 | access-date=5 April 2013 | work=Cricket Country}}</ref><ref name="dna2"/> In April 2013, [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]], [[Suresh Raina]] and [[Ravichandran Ashwin]], teammates of Jadeja in [[Chennai Super Kings]], tweeted several ''Jadeja jokes'' on Twitter, in one of which Dhoni referred to him as ''Sri Sri Pandit Sir Lord Ravindra Jadeja''.<ref name="dna2">{{Cite web|last=Correspondent|first=dna|date=10 April 2013|title='Sir Jadeja' has a new fan - Dhoni|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-sir-jadeja-has-a-new-fan-dhoni-1820787|access-date=12 June 2021|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/dhonis-turn-to-pay-homage-to-sir-ravindra-jadeja-691935.html | title=Dhoni's turn to pay homage to 'Sir Ravindra Jadeja' | work=FirstPost | date=9 April 2013 | access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dhoni-in-awe-of-sir-jadeja/1100147/ | title=Dhoni in awe of 'Sir Jadeja' | work=The Indian Express | date=10 April 2013 | access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news/38433058_1_saurashtra-all-rounder-chennai-super-kings-csk | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411202958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-10/news/38433058_1_saurashtra-all-rounder-chennai-super-kings-csk | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 April 2013 | title='Lord Jadeja' now a hit on the net, courtesy Dhoni! | date=10 April 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | access-date=11 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | work=IBN Live| title=Et tu MS Dhoni? The funniest 'Sir Ravindra Jadeja' jokes | url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/et-tu-ms-dhoni-the-funniest-sir-ravindra-jadeja-jokes/384346-77.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412154041/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/et-tu-ms-dhoni-the-funniest-sir-ravindra-jadeja-jokes/384346-77.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=12 April 2013 | date=10 April 2013 | access-date=10 April 2013}}</ref> In response, Jadeja said in April 2013 that it was a joke which everybody was enjoying, and that he had no problem with the prefix ''Sir''.<ref name="toijoke">{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-14/news/38528461_1_chennai-super-kings-wicket-all-rounders | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417004117/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-14/news/38528461_1_chennai-super-kings-wicket-all-rounders | url-status=dead | archive-date=17 April 2013 | title='Sir' title is a joke: Ravindra Jadeja | date=14 April 2013 | access-date=15 April 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | quote=Calling it a 'joke', 'Sir' Ravindra Jadeja says he has no problem with the prefix before his name as long as his Chennai Super Kings and India teammates are enjoying the all-rounder's 'knighthood'.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ravindra Jadeja doesn't take 'Sir' title seriously|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-15/news/38555179_1_no-ball-ms-dhoni-triple-hundreds|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418085535/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-15/news/38555179_1_no-ball-ms-dhoni-triple-hundreds|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2013|access-date=11 June 2013|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=15 April 2013}}</ref> | ||
For his flamboyancy with bat, ball and while fielding, Jadeja is often nicknamed 'Rockstar', as he was originally called by Shane Warne. His IPL jersey has the name 'Jaddu' on the back rather than Jadeja, and Dhoni can often be heard calling him this from behind the stumps.{{cn needed|date=July 2022}} Jadeja's sword celebration has been a popular feature of world cricket over the years, as he usually brings this out after scoring a 50 or a 100.<ref>{{Cite | For his flamboyancy with bat, ball and while fielding, Jadeja is often nicknamed 'Rockstar', as he was originally called by Shane Warne. His IPL jersey has the name 'Jaddu' on the back rather than Jadeja, and Dhoni can often be heard calling him this from behind the stumps.{{cn needed|date=July 2022}} Jadeja's sword celebration has been a popular feature of world cricket over the years, as he usually brings this out after scoring a 50 or a 100.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |last2= |last3= |first3= |title=WATCH: 'Rajput boy' Jadeja impresses fans with his sword swinging skills |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/rajput-boy-jadeja-impresses-fans-with-his-sword-swinging-skills/articleshow/75111110.cms |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=The Times of India |date= 12 April 2020|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ind vs SL: Ravindra Jadeja slams 2nd Test century, brings out sword celebration- watch |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sl-ravindra-jadeja-scores-2nd-test-century-brings-out-sword-celebration-watch-article-90008783 |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=TimesNow |date=5 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 July 2022 |title=Watch: Virat Kohli's priceless reaction after Ravindra Jadeja celebrates century with sword celebration against England |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/watch-virat-kohli-s-priceless-reaction-after-ravindra-jadeja-celebrates-century-with-sword-celebration-against-england-101656757966231.html |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Though, he has often been criticised for his caste reference regarding the sword celebration.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moudgal |first1=Prasen |title=Ravindra Jadeja's sword-play was just a show of skill. Leave his caste out of it. |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/why-is-ravindra-jadeja-being-dragged-into-a-caste-based-controversy-on-twitter |access-date=6 August 2022 |work=Sportskeeda |date=23 July 2022}}</ref><ref name="Caste"/> | ||
During the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]], commentator [[Sanjay Manjrekar]] criticised Jadeja by calling him a 'bits and pieces player'.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 June 2021 |title='Jadeja doesn't know English': Sanjay Manjrekar in troubled waters after Twitter user posts alleged chat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/jadeja-doesnt-know-english-7350814/ |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The former apologised after Jadeja's performance at the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Bits and pieces player just ripped me apart,' Sanjay Manjrekar hails Ravindra Jadeja's heroic effort |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/sanjay-manjrekar-apologises-to-ravindra-jadeja-says-bits-and-pieces-ripped-me-apart-on-all-fronts-icc-world-cup/451981 |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> | During the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]], commentator [[Sanjay Manjrekar]] criticised Jadeja by calling him a 'bits and pieces player'.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 June 2021 |title='Jadeja doesn't know English': Sanjay Manjrekar in troubled waters after Twitter user posts alleged chat |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/jadeja-doesnt-know-english-7350814/ |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The former apologised after Jadeja's performance at the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Bits and pieces player just ripped me apart,' Sanjay Manjrekar hails Ravindra Jadeja's heroic effort |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/cricket/article/sanjay-manjrekar-apologises-to-ravindra-jadeja-says-bits-and-pieces-ripped-me-apart-on-all-fronts-icc-world-cup/451981 |access-date=3 July 2022 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> | ||