Ravindra Jadeja
Full Name : Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
Date of Birth : Dec 06, 1988
Birth Place : Navagam-Khed, Saurashtra
Major Team :
India, Rajasthan Royals, Saurashtra, West Zone, India Under-19s
Playing Roll : All Rounder
Batting Style : Left
Bowling Style : Slow left-arm orthodox
Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja (born 6 December 1988, in Navagam-Ghed, Saurashtra) is an Indian cricketer. He represents Saurashtra in first class cricket, and Kochi Tuskers Kerala in the Indian Premier League. He was also part of the victorious Indian U-19 cricket team that won the World Cup in Malaysia in 2008. Jadeja is a left-handed middle-order batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
International career
Ravindra Jadeja caught the attention of the national selectors with his strong all-round showing in the 2008-09 Ranji Trophy - 42 wickets and 739 runs - and was promptly picked for the ODI series in Sri Lanka.His international debut came in the final match of the series on 8 February 2009 where he scored 60*, even though India lost the match. In the 2009 World Twenty20 Jadeja was criticised for not scoring at the requisite run rate in India's loss to England. Jadeja's World Twenty20 jinx continued with a dismal bowling performance against Australia in the next edition of the tournament in 2010 which cost India dearly, with India losing the match and bowing out of the tournament. After the incumbent all rounder Yusuf Pathan suffered a loss of form, Jadeja took his place at No. 7 in the ODI team in late-2009. In the third ODI against Sri Lanka in Cuttack on 21 December 2009, Jadeja was awarded the man of the match award following a haul of four wickets. His best bowling figure is 4-32.
First class cricket
Ravindra Jadeja made his first class debut in 2006-07 Duleep Trophy. He is a part of India-A set-up. He plays for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy and for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy.
Under 19 Cricket World Cup
He played for India in Under 19 Cricket World Cup in 2006 and 2008. His bowling and fielding helped India win Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2008 final.
Indian Premier League
Ravindra Jadeja was selected to be a part of the Rajasthan Royals for the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. His brilliant display in the IPL matches won him praises from the team’s captain and coach, Shane Warne. He made his presence felt during the IPL campaign and played a crucial role in helping the team win the 2008 IPL defeating Chennai Super Kings in the finals played on June 1, 2008 in Mumbai. He scored 135 runs from 14 matches in the IPL season, his best score being 36* versus Mohali, at a strike rate of 131.06.
He was banned from the 2010 tournament due to a contractual dispute. In 2011, he has been selected to be a part of Kochi Tuskers Kerala for $950,000.
Personal Life
Ravindra Jadeja currently lives in Jamnagar, Gujarat. He drives an White Audi A4 with his signature R on the number plate while his sister has a Black Hyundai Accent.
