Ravindra Jadeja, the exceptional all-rounder, was born on December 6, 1988, in Jamnagar, Gujarat, into a humble Rajput family. His mother's unwavering support fueled his cricketing dreams
1. Known affectionately as "Jaddu," "Rockstar," and "Sir Jadeja," he earned the nickname "Rockstar" from Australian cricket legend Shane Warne during his Rajasthan Royals stint in the IPL.
Jadeja's international journey began at just 16 when he joined the 2006 U-19 World Cup team, showcasing his talent with three crucial wickets
1. Representing Saurashtra, Jadeja made his debut in the 2006-07 Duleep Trophy and went on to become the first Indian to score three triple centuries in first-class cricket.
Following a stellar performance in the 2008-09 Ranji Trophy, Jadeja made his ODI debut, scoring an unbeaten 60 runs and marking the start of a successful international career
Jadeja played a pivotal role in India's 2013 Champions Trophy win, earning the Golden Ball award and becoming the No. 1 ODI bowler in the world
His test debut in 2012 saw him pick up three wickets, and he became the fastest left-arm bowler to reach 150 test wickets
1. In ODIs, Jadeja is the third Indian to achieve 2000 runs and claim 150 wickets.
In the 2019 World Cup semi-finals, Jadeja's exceptional batting yielded 77 runs off 59 balls, although India couldn't secure victory
Jadeja contributed to Rajasthan Royals' inaugural IPL win, then joined Kochi Tuskers Kerala and later became a vital part of the Chennai Super Kings.