Ravindra Jadeja, a dynamic all-rounder for India, announced on Sunday that he is retiring from T20 Internationals. He joins his renowned teammates, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in stepping away from the format.
This news comes just one day after India claimed their second T20 World Cup title, narrowly defeated South Africa by seven runs in the final.
Star batsman Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma, while announcing their withdrawal from T20 Internationals, had said that this is the right time to give a chance to young players.
On Sunday, 35-year-old Ravindra Jadeja also announced his retirement from T20Is on Instagram. He will continue to play in ODIs and Tests.
"With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals," Jadeja wrote under a picture of him holding the trophy.
Born on December 6, 1988, in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Jadeja, known as "Jaddu" and "Sir Jadeja," made his debut for India against Sri Lanka in 2009, before that year's T20 World Cup, becoming a key player in T20 cricket.
Ravindra Jadeja's rise in T20 cricket began with the Rajasthan Royals' landmark IPL victory in 2008. As a young all-rounder, he stood out with his batting, bowling, and excellent fielding, earning him the nickname "Rockstar" from his captain, Shane Warne.
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In 2012, Chennai Super Kings bought Jadeja for around Rs 9.8 Crore, making him the most expensive player at that year's auction.
The retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja mark the end of an era for India's T20I team.
BCCI President Roger Binny noted that it might take at least two years for the team to adjust to these significant changes.