Ravindra Jadeja, one of India’s greatest modern-day all-rounders and a true match-winner across formats, celebrates his birthday today. Born in Saurashtra on December 6, 1988, Jadeja turns 37—a milestone that reflects not just age, but two decades of hard work, evolution, and unmatched value to Indian cricket. From a young talent with raw potential to a global superstar, Jadeja’s journey is one of grit, persistence, and phenomenal growth.
Spotted early for his flair as a spin-bowling all-rounder, Jadeja shone for Saurashtra in domestic cricket and the Rajasthan Royals in the early years of the IPL. His consistent performances earned him his India debut in February 2009 at the age of just 20. What followed has been a glittering international career across 89 Tests, 206 ODIs, and 74 T20Is—numbers that underline his longevity and adaptability.
Despite facing heavy criticism in the early stages of his ODI journey, Jadeja persisted with remarkable resilience. Over time, he evolved into one of India’s most indispensable players, scoring close to 8,000 international runs and picking up more than 700 wickets across formats. While he began with white-ball cricket, it was Test cricket where Jadeja ultimately built his legacy. With 4,095 runs at nearly 40 and 348 wickets at an average of 25.11, he is widely regarded as the world’s best contemporary Test all-rounder.
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Jadeja’s value to Indian cricket is evident in the BCCI’s contract system, where he currently holds an A+ retainership, earning ₹7 crore annually. In the IPL, Jadeja spent 12 seasons as a backbone of Chennai Super Kings, being retained for ₹18 crore for the 2025 edition. From 2026, he is set to return to Rajasthan Royals after a ₹14 crore trade move—one of the biggest headlines of the year.
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Off the field, Jadeja’s popularity has also made him a major name in brand endorsements. Over the years, he has partnered with Dream11, Myntra, Zeven, Oppo, Asics India, BharatPe, MRF, Ambrane and Sareen Sports. His net worth, estimated at ₹120 crore, comes not just from cricket but also from smart investments in real estate and a fleet of luxury cars including the Rolls-Royce Wraith, Audi Q7, Audi A4 and BMW X1.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Career Milestones
Jadeja has been part of India’s biggest ICC triumphs—Champions Trophy 2013, Champions Trophy 2025, and the historic ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where he announced his retirement from T20Is. His Test tally of 348 wickets makes him India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker, trailing only legends like Kumble, Ashwin, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. He is also part of an elite club of only three Indians—alongside Kapil Dev and Ashwin—to score 3,000+ Test runs and take 300+ Test wickets.
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In ODIs, his 231 wickets place him among the top eight Indian bowlers to have crossed the 200-wicket mark. His domestic career is equally illustrious, with three triple centuries in first-class cricket—an incredibly rare feat.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Top 5 Innings
- 86 vs England, The Oval 2018* – A gritty knock against Anderson and Broad, showcasing his improved technique.
- 63 vs Australia, Dharamshala 2017 – A series-deciding innings that helped India clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
- 104 vs England, Birmingham 2022 – One of his finest Test centuries under immense pressure.
- 77 vs New Zealand, 2019 World Cup Semi-Final – A heroic effort that kept India alive after a dramatic collapse.
- 77 vs RCB, IPL 2025* – His highest IPL score, almost pulling off a miracle chase for CSK.
As Jadeja turns 37, he stands as not just an all-rounder but a symbol of consistency, determination and cricketing excellence—one of India’s finest ever.
