Ravindra Jadeja’s performance in the ongoing match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings stirred anticipation and scrutiny at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The all-rounder’s inclusion in the India squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 had sparked debates over team selection.
Amidst these discussions, Jadeja faced a pivotal opportunity to silence his critics when he stepped onto the pitch against Punjab Kings. Chennai Super Kings entrusted him with the crucial number four position after an early batting collapse.
Unfortunately, Jadeja’s innings proved short-lived as he managed only 2 runs off 4 balls before being dismissed by leg-spinner Rahul Chahar. His departure for a single-digit score reignited criticism on social media platforms, with fans expressing their disappointment.
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The timing of Jadeja’s dismissal compounded the pressure on him, especially considering the scrutiny surrounding his selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup. With comparisons drawn between him and fellow all-rounder Axar Patel, some questioned the rationale behind picking two players with similar profiles for the squad.
Meanwhile, during the toss, Punjab Kings opted to bowl first, expressing their eagerness to capitalize on early wickets. In response, CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad acknowledged the challenging conditions but remained optimistic about his team’s chances, despite the absence of Pathirana and Deshpande due to injury.
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As the match unfolded, all eyes remained on Jadeja, both on the field and on social media platforms, as fans and analysts continued to assess his performance and its implications for both Chennai Super Kings and the Indian cricket team.
Ravindra Jadeja vs PBKS Highlights 🥶🔥pic.twitter.com/7NhCqMGufk
— 🇧🇪 (@LiviNation23) May 1, 2024
T20 WC players since the squad announcement
Hardik Pandya – 0 (1)
Ravindra Jadeja – 2 (4)
Shivam Dube – 0 (1)
Arshdeep – 24 runs in 2 oversThough Dube had a rare failure but frauds like Hardik, Jadeja & Arshdeep were preferred over Rinku Singh & Sandeep Sharma 🤣 @BCCI
— 🚬🔥 (@_zalzala_) May 1, 2024
Ravindra Jadeja out on 2(4)
He robbed Rinku Singh world cup spot he dint even deserve in 15 player squad jadeja dint even did anything in T20i in batting and axar is better than him with both bat and bowl then why you need jadeja? Feeling sad for rinku#CSKvsPBKS #PBKSvsCSK pic.twitter.com/cuAjpl17f1— AHMED SAYS (@AhmedGT_) May 1, 2024
Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja after being selected in the World cup team… pic.twitter.com/xdHaHazJqz
— Dennis❤️ (@DenissForReal) May 1, 2024
Team India’s after T20 World Cup 2024 squad announcement in this IPL:
Rohit Sharma – 4(5).
Suryakumar Yadav – 10(6).
Hardik Pandya – 0(1).
Shivam Dube – 0(1).
Ravindra Jadeja – 2(4). pic.twitter.com/OeazgxNSId— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 1, 2024
Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja dismissed for 0 and 2 today after being responsible for Rinku Singh’s omission from the main World Cup squad.
KARMA!pic.twitter.com/9k9R9aFsyM— Abhishek (@vicharabhio) May 1, 2024
