In a highly-anticipated IPL clash between RCB and CSK, Virat Kohli's light-hearted moment with his India teammate Jadeja caught the attention of social media. Despite the fun on the field, RCB dominated the match with a "game-changing" performance from Josh Hazlewood, who picked up three crucial wickets. Despite a late surge from MS Dhoni, CSK fell short by 50 runs, giving RCB their second win of the season thanks to strong contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Kohli himself. With the win, RCB sits at the top of the points table in the 2025 IPL.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the central contracts for men's cricket in the near future, but questions remain over the eligibility of retired T20 stars for the top A+ grade. As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are no longer active in T20 internationals, their status for the elite contract is under debate. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's vice-captaincy for the T20I series against England could potentially earn him a promotion from Grade B to A, while the exclusion of retired player Ravichandran Ashwin is also expected.
The talismanic wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni received an arousing reception as he walked out to bat for Chennai Super Kings in their season opener against Mumbai Indians. However, he faced only two deliveries and couldn't score a run. Rachin Ravindra (65*) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) had added 36 runs for the sixth wicket, but a mix-up led to Jadeja being run out. Dhoni's entry was welcomed by the Chepauk crowd, but he didn't get a chance to make an impact as CSK won the match by four wickets. Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match for his four wickets, while Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65 helped CSK chase down Mumbai's total of 156.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma's selection of spinners, including Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakaravarthy, proved to be the decisive factor in their win against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final. Despite facing a setback with an injury to Patel, Rohit's strategic use of spin bowlers and their stellar performance limited New Zealand to a manageable total, ultimately leading to India's victory.
As India takes on New Zealand in the high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, a heartwarming hug between skipper Virat Kohli and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has caught the attention of fans and experts alike. With speculations about Jadeja's retirement gaining momentum, the 40th over of the match became the most talked-about moment. As Jadeja finished his spell with brilliant figures, Kohli's embrace was seen as a possible farewell gesture, adding an emotional element to the intense final clash. If this is indeed the end for Jadeja, his legacy as one of India's finest all-rounders will continue to live on.
As New Zealand faces India in the final of the Champions Trophy, net bowler Shashwat Tiwari reveals that his team is facing a tough challenge preparing for India's spin quartet. In their group-stage meeting, New Zealand were tricked by Varun Chakravarthy's five-for, and now they are focusing on preparing for left-arm spinners like Ravindra Jadeja. However, with the experienced Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel in India's spin attack, it won't be an easy task for New Zealand's batters. Captain Mitchell Santner admits that they were troubled by spin in their semifinal clash against South Africa, and they will need to rotate strike and hit boundaries to counter India's spinners.
During the Australia vs India match, Ravindra Jadeja's bandaged hand caused a stir reminiscent of a similar incident involving Dean Jones and Curtly Ambrose. Jadeja argued that his hand was injured, but the umpire asked him to remove the tape as it could obstruct the view for the batsmen. Coincidentally, the umpire was Richard Illingworth, who was also umpiring in the 2023 World Cup final between India and Australia. Jones had once asked Ambrose to remove his wristbands, leading to a heated dispute and ultimately, Ambrose becoming more aggressive in his bowling.
In a thrilling and action-packed match between India and New Zealand, the Black Caps displayed exceptional fielding skills, with Kane Williamson's stunning catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja stealing the spotlight. Despite the early wicket of top players, the knocks of Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya helped India reach a competitive score of 249 runs. However, it was Matt Henry's impressive five-wicket haul that limited India's potential.
New Zealand's Kane Williamson displayed impeccable athleticism as he took a stunning diving catch to dismiss India's Ravindra Jadeja for 16 runs in their ICC Men's Champions Trophy match in Dubai. The catch left India struggling at 223-7 and the match remains a tense battle between the two teams. Follow live updates of the match, only available to UK viewers.
As the Champions Trophy heats up in Dubai, Indian bowlers shared their thoughts on the most dangerous batters in the tournament so far. While Ravindra Jadeja tipped Jos Buttler and Glenn Maxwell as formidable match-winners, Md Shami chose New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra for his aggressive approach and shot-making ability. Interestingly, Travis Head was not mentioned despite being a constant thorn in India's side, while Axar Patel picked South African power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen for his high impact in the middle order.