Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all set to represent the Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, which begins on March 28. The experienced 37-year-old returns to the franchise after a gap of 17 years following a trade deal with the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the players’ auction.

As part of their preparations, the Royals are currently conducting a pre-season training camp where Jadeja recently met one of India’s most exciting young prospects, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The franchise shared a light-hearted video on social media that captured Jadeja greeting the 14-year-old batting sensation.

During the interaction, Jadeja casually asked Sooryavanshi about his recent performances in the DY Patil T20 tournament in Mumbai. The clip quickly grabbed fans’ attention online, highlighting a wholesome moment between a seasoned international star and a rising young talent.

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Jadeja’s association with the Rajasthan Royals dates back to the early years of the IPL. He represented the franchise during the 2008 and 2009 seasons and played an important role in their historic title-winning campaign in the league’s inaugural season. Over the years, Jadeja has established himself as one of the most consistent all-rounders in the tournament.

Jab Vaibhav Sooryavanshi met Banna 💗👌 pic.twitter.com/qBEY46mnIS

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 10, 2026

After retiring from T20 internationals following India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Jadeja continues to remain a key figure in franchise cricket. In his IPL career so far, he has featured in 254 matches across teams like Rajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Lions. Across those appearances, the left-handed all-rounder has scored 3,260 runs and picked up 170 wickets.

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Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi has been making waves in youth cricket. The teenager recently helped India clinch the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title under the leadership of Ayush Mhatre. His explosive 19-ball 58 in the DY Patil T20 quarterfinal also showcased why he is regarded as one of the brightest young batting prospects in Indian cricket today.