Ravindra Jadeja is an Indian international cricketer who represents the Indian national cricket team in the ODI and Test formats. He is an all-rounder, who bats left-handed and bowls left-arm orthodox spin.
Ravindra Jadeja Biography
| Full Name | Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja |
| Nickname(s) | Jaddu, RJ, Sir Ravindra Jadeja |
| Names Earned | Rockstar, Sir Ravindra Jadeja |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Date of Birth | 6 December 1988 (Tuesday) |
| Ravindra Jadeja Age | 36 years old (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | NavagamGhed, Gujarat, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jamnagar, Gujarat, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Not Known |
| Education Qualification | Not Known |
| Political Inclination | BJP |
Ravindra Jadeja Age
Ravindra Jadeja was born on December 6, 1988, in Navagam-Khed, a small town near Jamnagar in Gujarat, India. Ravindra Jadeja’s age is 36 years. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
| Age | 36 years old (As of 2024) |
| Date of Birth | December 6, 1988 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Ravindra Jadeja Wife & Affairs
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 17 April 2016 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Reeva Solanki (aka Rivaba Solanki) |
Ravindra Jadeja Family
| Children | Son:- None Daughter:- Nidhyana (born in 2017) |
| Parents | Father:- Anirudhsinh Jadeja (watchman) Mother:- Late Lata Jadeja (Nurse) |
| Siblings | Brother:- None Sister:- Naina (eldest), Naynaba Jadeja |
Ravindra Jadeja Height & Weight
| Height (Approx) | In centimeters:- 170 cm In meters:- 1.70 m In Feet Inches:- 5’7” |
| Weight (Approx) | In kilograms:- 60 kg In pounds:- 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurements (Approx) | Chest:- 40 Inches Waist:- 32 Inches Biceps:- 12 Inches |
Cricket
| International Debut | Test:- 13-17 December 2012 against England at Nagpur ODI:- 8 February 2009 against Sri Lanka at Colombo T20:- 10 February 2009 against Sri Lanka at Colombo |
| Coach/Mentor | Debu Mitra (Saurashtra coach), Mahendra Singh Chauhan |
| Jersey Number | #8- India #12- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | 1. Chennai Super Kings 2. Gujarat Lions 3. Kochi Tuskers Kerala 4. Rajasthan Royals 5. Saurashtra 6. West Zone |
| Records (main ones) | 1. He became the first Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to top ICC ODI Bowlers Rankings. 2. He is the only Indian to score 3 triple centuries in First-Class Cricket |
| 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) |
Ravindra Jadeja Announces Retirement From T20Is
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 internationals after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, beating South Africa in the final, on Saturday.
Seasoned India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday announced his retirement from T20 Internationals, joining his illustrious teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in bidding adieu to the format a day after winning the World Cup here.
Favourite Things
| Actor | Not Known |
| Actress | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Horse Riding, Driving fast cars |
| Destination | London |
| Cricket Player | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Football Player | Not Known |
| Colour(s) | Black, Blue |
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Ravindra Jadeja’s Net Worth
| Net Worth in 2024 | $15 Million (Approx) |
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees | 120 Crore (approx) |
| Salary | Rs. 25 Lakh per annum (Retainership Fees) Rs. 7 Lakh (per test match) Rs. 4 Lakh (per one-day match) Rs. 2 Lakh (per T20 match) |
Some Lesser Facts About Ravindra Jadeja
- He hails from a middle-class family, his father used to work as 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.
- His mother passed away in an accident in 2006 when Jadeja was 17 years old, which made him so weak that he once decided to quit Cricket.
- He owns a posh restaurant in Gujarat’s Rajkot named “Jaddu’s Food Field.”
- He is a very religious person.
- On 15 April 2019, Jadeja announced his support for the BJP through a tweet in which he tagged his wife and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Jadeja is also an expert in sword fencing, which is often reflected in his celebrations after scoring a century or so.
- In 2024, his father revealed that he had not seen Ravindra and his grandchildren for five years. He blamed Ravindra’s wife, Rivaba, for causing a rift in the family and estrangement between them.
- Ravindra later tweeted about his father’s claims against Rivaba and called his interview “scripted.” Rivaba, on the other hand, got angry when asked about the situation in an interview.