Hours after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli drew curtains on their T20I careers, Ravindra Jadeja also announced retirement from the shortest format of the game. One of the world’s finest fielders, Jadeja said he will continue to play ODIs and Tests.
“With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals. Like a steadfast horse galloping with pride, I’ve always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats,” the 35-year-old wrote on Instagram underneath a picture of him holding the trophy.
“Winning the T20 World Cup was a dream come true, a pinnacle of my T20 International career. Thank you for the memories, the cheers, and the unwavering support. Jai hind,” he added.
Having made his debut in T20Is against Sri Lanka back in 2009, he played 74 matches, scoring 515 runs and taking 54 wickets. Meanwhile, Jadeja’s IPL franchise posted a heartwarming post to celebrate Jadeja’s T20I retirement.
“A career nothing short of legendary! Thank you for inspiring millions and leaving a legacy in T20 Internationals that will endure forever, Jaddu,” the caption of the post read.
A career nothing short of legendary! 8⃣ ♾️Thank you for inspiring millions and leaving a legacy in T20 Internationals that will endure forever, Jaddu! #ForeverThalapathy @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/ITBKXWdm3D— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 30, 2024
“The Greatest there ever was! The Greatest there ever is! The greatest there ever will be! #ThalapathyForever,” CSK wrote in another post.
The Greatest there ever was!The Greatest there ever is!The greatest there ever will be! #ThalapathyForever @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/XuxWvhMqZh— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) June 30, 2024
In the T20 World Cup title clash in Barbados on Saturday, India beat South Africa by seven runs to claim their second title in the tournament’s history. The triumph was followed by the duo of Rohit and Kohli announcing their retirement from the format.
Jadeja, a great servant of Indian cricket for more than a decade and half, was not in the best of form in the just-concluded World Cup.
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