Ravindra Jadeja is celebrated for his powerful batting, precision spin, and electrifying fielding, as was evident during India’s gripping chase of 193 at Lord’s. Despite the collapse of the top order, Jadeja fought valiantly, finishing unbeaten on 61. His gritty lowest-over resilience nearly pulled off a historic win, even as India fell short by 22 runs.

However, Jadeja’s public fame isn’t confined to his performances. In 2014, during a late-night Twitter exchange with former England women’s keeper Sarah Taylor, his social media inexperience stole headlines. After the T20 World Cup final, Jadeja sent Taylor a direct message—unaware that she needed to follow him to receive it.

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As a result, Sarah Taylor replied via public tweets, tagging Jadeja repeatedly as they discussed the match and tentatively arranged to meet “at the pool at 10 am” the next day.

Their candid exchange—full of light-hearted confusion and curiosity—highlighted the perils of early social media use by public figures. One tweet that went viral read, “@imjadeja tomorrow night. U?” followed by “@imjadeja 10 am pool,” fueling speculation before both took the conversation private.

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Today, Jadeja continues to make news for his superb on-field contributions. But back then, it was his well-meaning late-night chat—more than anything else—that thrust him into one of cricket’s most memorable off-field moments. The incident remains a charming anecdote about how even talented athletes can fumble in the digital world as social media reshapes how sports stars connect with fans.