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| Ravindra Jadeja Retires from T20 Internationals Following India's T20 World Cup Triumph |
India's star all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, announced his retirement from T20 internationals, following the footsteps of cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Jadeja shared the news through an Instagram post, expressing gratitude for his T20I career. Despite not making a significant impact in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Jadeja remains a crucial player for India in other formats. India recently clinched the T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Retirement Announcement Jadeja posted on Instagram, "With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 international cricket. Like a steadfast horse running with pride, I've always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats. Winning the T20 World Cup was a dream come true, the pinnacle of my T20 international career. Thank you for the memories, excitement, and unwavering support. Jai Hind."
Jadeja’s Performance in T20 World Cup 2024 In the 2024 T20 World Cup, hosted by the USA and West Indies, Jadeja's performance was below par. He played eight matches, scoring just 35 runs and taking only one wicket. Despite these stats, his overall contribution to the team has been significant.
Jadeja’s T20 International Career Ravindra Jadeja made his T20I debut for India in 2009. Over his career, he played 74 T20 matches, scoring 515 runs with a strike rate of 127.16 and taking 54 wickets. He represented India in T20 World Cups from 2009 to 2024, participating in 30 matches, scoring 130 runs, and claiming 22 wickets. Additionally, in the Asia Cup, he played six matches, scored 35 runs in two innings, and took four wickets.
India’s T20 World Cup 2024 Victory In the final match held in Barbados, India defeated South Africa by seven runs to win the T20 World Cup 2024, ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought. The last ICC trophy India won was the Champions Trophy in 2013 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy. This victory marked India's second T20 World Cup title, bringing tears of joy to the players' eyes.
