Ravindra Jadeja (Source: IPLT20/IG) It was a fairytale return to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he had a stellar outing against his former IPL side Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the third match of the IPL 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on March 30. The legendary…
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- Ravindra Jadeja (Source: IPLT20/IG) It was a fairytale return to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he had a stellar outing against…
- Coming into bowl the eighth over, Jadeja dismissed Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube to put the five-time champions in trouble.
- He finished with figures of 2/18 in his three overs.
- After his side’s victory, Jadeja opened up about his feelings of playing against CSK, his former IPL side, and what it felt like to him.
Background
What led here, in plain terms:
- He is enjoying this phase of his career and trying to take the change in a positive manner.
- “I’m liking the pink colour.
- The yellow had started to feel a bit old, but I’m just joking.
- Obviously, leaving a franchise like CSK, where I had played for 12-13 years, was a little difficult initially.
Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- South African pacer Nandre Burger was named Player of the Match for his match-winning spell of 2/26.
- “I’m liking the pink colour.
- The yellow had started to feel a bit old...