Ravindra Jadeja (Source : IPL/X) New Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was seen kissing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) badge on Khaleel Ahmed’s shirt following the two sides’ game at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday, March 30. This was Jadeja’s first game back in RR colours after spending 12 seasons with CSK.
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- Ravindra Jadeja (Source : IPL/X) New Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was seen kissing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) badge on Khaleel Ahmed’s shirt following the two sides’ game at…
- This was Jadeja’s first game back in RR colours after spending 12 seasons with CSK.
- The spin-bowling all-rounder was traded to the side where he made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut in exchange for Sanju Samson. Jadeja showed that he still loves CSK despite not being…
- The image has since gone viral across social media, with Chennai fans reminiscing about the time Jadeja was part of their various title-winning squads.
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What led here, in plain terms:
- The image of Jadeja kissing the badge can be seen below: 🩷💛 Frames filled with nothing but love and respect 📸 #TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvCSK pic.twitter.com/SC4fIzZBvT — IndianPremierLeague…
- Chasing a mere 128, the 2008 champions chased down the total in 12.1 overs, largely thanks to Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s aggressive start to the chase.
- The 15-year-old scored 52 off just 17 balls, an innings including four fours and five sixes to set his side to take the win.
- He also had a game to remember on his RR return, taking two crucial wickets, those of Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube, to see CSK bundle out for just 127.
Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, April 3.
- RR, on the other hand, face GT at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4.
- This was Jadeja’s first game back in RR colours after spending 12 seasons with CSK.