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Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja, commonly known as Ravindra Jadeja, is an Indian international cricketer. He is an all-rounder, who bats left-handed and bowls left-arm orthodox spin. He was the captain of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. He represents Saurashtra in first-class cricket. He is considered as one of the best fielders in the current decade.
It has been a dream to play for India and above that when you are rewarded for being the most valuable player, you feel even more blessed.
One good thing about Indian cricket is that we have options. Most of the international teams don't have bowling options left after retirement, but we have everything right now.
Initially, if I get start, then I play in a flow. It is good if I bat high up in the order.
At times on overseas tours, we assess if there are more left-handers or right-handers in the opposition and accordingly, the team's composition is set.
I love to hit the road after a hard day's practice.
I can't bring a sword into the ground, so have to make do with the bat.
I will go with my batting because India is a country full of batsmen and whoever scores runs is more famous, as the team is known for its batting.
I try to make the most of the small chances while fielding because those can also change the game.
I think the first victory is always memorable because that is where my journey started in the IPL and I was part of the team.
I focus a lot on training and running because in T20s one run-out or one catch can also change the momentum of the opposition.
I have made runs in domestic cricket, in First-Class cricket.
I am the sort of a bowler who keeps things simple.
What is not in my control, there is no point thinking about it.
It's a good feeling that I am doing well in Test matches.
If I get wickets owing to mistakes of batsmen, I am not satisfied from the inside.
I had a positive mindset that whenever I will get the chance I will contribute to the team's cause.
And please, help the people around you. Ask them if they need any help. Because, sometimes, some people tend to hesitate while seeking any kind of help or support from anyone. Please ask them upfront, if they require any support and help them.
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I always hit that ball for six, I have confidence in myself.
If there is nothing happening on the wicket, the bowler always thinks that he should not go for a boundary.
Playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL made me believe in my abilities.
My biggest achievement more than any award is contributing in a winning cause for my team.
I am not the guy who will go and talk for the sake of talking.
A good catch or a good run out can change the game.
Practicing with the wet ball is the key to get in the best shape for fielding when there is dew.
Cricket is such a sport that you get to learn something from someone every day.
Experience is useful in Test Cricket.
Whenever I've been given an opportunity, I've tried to prove my worth.
My sincere effort always will be to lift the reputation of the Indian team and my country whenever I play for India.
If someone works hard, it is with an aim to become a valuable player.
I've been working hard on my fitness, skill, everything. Luckily it paid off.
I do not want to be a player who is known for hitting those 20-odd runs.
At first I didn't realize that I had fractured my thumb amidst the momentum of batting.
So, I am concentrating more on the batting aspect of my game and trying to get used to playing the anchor role.
At times it happens that if you start thinking about a big partnership then that will put you under pressure.
During training, I don't do all the things together on the same day. I just try and work on my skills one day and fitness on next day. That's how I manage all the workload.
Yes, outside India, my batting performances have been highlighted more.
I am not seriously thinking about the title 'Sir' and all that.
At times you get the sense that if the batsman is playing with the tailender then he will surely try to run a double.
I will give more than 100 per cent for Team India.
When you play good competitive cricket and win matches for your team, you always feel happy.
When I get a chance to play in South Africa, I will try to do well.
If I am the captain, I will not even give the ball to anyone. I will keep bowling from one end.
I cannot afford to waste any chance that comes my way.
I am just very positive in my mind, my shot selection is positive.
The more you play, the more people's expectation increases.
I don't think that if I do this or that, the team will win or lose, and so on. I just think what I can do from a given situation.
It's all about the conditions and how the wicket is going to behave. We don't know how the nature of wicket is.
I became an India player in January 2009 and was therefore paid Rs 40 lakhs. However, in my contract, my category continued as a 2008 World Cup Under-19 player and my contract continued at Rs 20 lakh.
I think I should be able to contribute either with the bat, ball or with my fielding. I am comfortable doing everything.
If I am satisfied with the way I have bowled, I do not think much about other things.
I personally decided that I will practice batting in Australia.
Whenever I am playing, I try to contribute in both departments of the game. And whenever I have been given opportunities, more often than not, I have delivered.
England have good fast bowlers who can exploit their home conditions.
It's not always about scoring runs when it comes to Test cricket. There are times and circumstances when you've got to save the match.
I don't have to show anyone what I can do. I need to challenge myself.
I am not the guy who will think what others are thinking about you. Instead, I am the one who will always thinks about improving my game.
I don't think I am a great man.
It's been very tough being an allrounder, you have to do well in all the departments.
The higher up the order I bat, I play with more responsibility and playing with top order batsman, you interact and gain confidence.