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Who is Ravindra Jadeja? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most valuable all-rounders that the Indian team has. Jadeja is also known as ‘Sir Jadeja’ by his fans as a token of love. He was born in Gujarat, and with his cricketing skills, he has earned respect from all over the world. Sir Jadeja plays in the Indian cricket team as a left-handed batsman and a left-arm spinner. Jadeja is a package full of qualities as he is a great batter and bowler, but above that, he is one of the best fielders that we have. He is a middle-order batsman, and in various matches he has helped India score high and win the matches. Sir Jadeja played a very important role in India's win in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2024 T20 ICC World Cup. He has a very fun-loving personality, which his fans love, and they feel more connected to him as a person.

Ravindra Jadeja Biography

Ravindra Jadeja was born in Navagam-Khed, Gujarat, on December 6, 1988, and throughout the globe, he is known for his all-around cricketing skills. He comes from a very cultural family, for whom their culture and values are very important, and Jadeja has never let it down. He is one of those players on whom the Indian team relies to win the difficult matches because of his playing skills. Sir Jadeja debuted in international cricket in 2009, and since then, he has been admired and loved by his fans for his cricketing skills. Across all the formats, Jadeja has contributed to the team's success by being consistent all over the years. He earned even more fame after performing well while playing for the Chennai Super Kings.

Full NameRavindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
Date of Birth6 December 1988
Age36
NationalityIndian
Birth PlaceNavagam Ghed, Gujarat, India
Height5 feet 8 inches
Current TeamIndian Cricket Team
RoleAll-rounder
Batting StyleLeft-handed batsman
Bowling StyleLeft-arm off-spinner bowler
International Debut

Dec 13, 2012 vs England | Tests

Feb 08, 2009 vs Sri Lanka | ODIs

Feb 10, 2009 vs Sri Lanka | T20I

Jersey No.8
Net WorthEstimated to be ₹123  crore
Relationship StatusMarried to Rivaba Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja Biography

Ravindra Jadeja Religion & Caste

Ravindra Jadeja is a follower of the Hindu religion and is very open about his culture and caste. Sir Jadeja belongs to the Rajput caste in India, who are also known as the warrior class, and their pride is the most important thing for them. He is often seen wearing a tilak on his forehead and keeping long moustaches, which shows that he is proud of his culture and beliefs. Jadeja is from a proper Rajputana family from Gujarat and is very proud of his culture and feels connected to his roots. Jadeja has been brought up in a very disciplined and culturally developed family, which is the main reason he is so passionate about his cricketing career. His religion and beliefs are some of the most important things in his life, and he always tries to stay close to his culture.

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Ravindra Jadeja Family

Ravindra Jadeja comes from a very supportive Rajputana family from Navagam Ghed, Gujarat. Jadeja's father worked as a security guard to fulfill his child's dream and support his family financially. His mother was a nurse and supported his dream to become the greatest cricketer, but she passed away when he was just 17. Jadeja and his family faced financial struggles in their early life, but never asked Jadeja to give up on his dreams. Sir Jadeja's parents and sisters always encouraged and supported him, which helped him to become India's finest all-rounder.

Ravindra Jadeja Father

Ravindra Jadeja's father is Anirudhsinh Jadeja, who worked as a watchman to support his family's financial needs. Earlier, Jadeja's father wanted him to join the armed forces, but when he saw his dedication towards cricket, he supported him completely to pursue his dreams. Despite their homes condition, his father encouraged him to become a cricketer. In 2019, Anirudhsinh joined politics and gave a statement that he survives on his wife's pension and does not live in Jadeja's high-class home.

Ravindra Jadeja Mother

Ravindra Jadeja's mother was Lata Jadeja, who worked as a government nurse and played a big role in Jadeja becoming a great cricketer. Just after Jadeja became a part of the Indian U-19 cricket team at the age of 17, he lost his mother in a kitchen accident, which emotionally impacted him. After his mother died, he did not want to continue with cricket, but as a tribute to his mother, he continued playing it, and many times he is seen dedicating his success to her mother.

Ravindra Jadeja Brother

Ravindra Jadeja does not have a brother; hence, there is no information available about his brother. Jadeja only has two sisters with whom he has grown up.

Ravindra Jadeja Sister

Ravindra Jadeja has two sisters, named Naina Jadeja and Padmini Jadeja, who have played a major role in his successful journey. Naina is a nurse who has recently become a politician, and she balances both her career and politics at the same time. Jadeja's sister Padmini maintains a private life and stays away from the media attention. Although they have been seen supporting their brother many times and encouraging him to be more successful. Jadeja members their a great bond together and teased each other when they were small.

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Ravindra Jadeja Instagram

Ravindra Jadeja's Instagram handle is under the name of @royalnavghan, where he has 10.7 million followers and has posted 845 posts. On his Instagram, he posts mostly about his cricket career, vacation photos with family, and promotional posts. He also posts his own photos posing with some swag and style. In some of the posts, he has also posted religious photos and videos of riding a horse.

Ravindra Jadeja Twitter

Ravindra Jadeja is on X (formerly known as Twitter) under the name of @imjadeja, and there he has 5.8 million followers. On his Twitter also, he also posts about his cricketing career, achievements, photos from the trips, and advertisements in which he has featured. He has also posted pictures with his family and friends, showing his love towards them.

Ravindra Jadeja Facebook

Ravindra Jadeja also has a Facebook account under the name of @Ravindra Jadeja, where he has 10.7 million followers. On Facebook, he mostly posts related to the promotional advertisements of the brands with which he has signed an endorsement deal.

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Ravindra Jadeja Jersey

Ravindra Jadeja wears jersey number 8 across all the formats of international cricket and even while playing in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. Sir Jadeja chose the number 8 as his jersey number because by adding all the digits of his birth date, it comes to a total of 8. Hence, it has a symbolic presence in his life, and now his fans also recognise him on the field through his jersey. Jadeja is one of the greatest all-rounders that we have, and his jersey makes it even more special.

Ravindra Jadeja Relationship

Rivaba Jadeja and his husband both met in 2015 and later on got married to each other in 2016. It was an arranged marriage set up, but they soon fell in love with each other. Rivaba is mostly seen on the field supporting Jadeja in his matches and later on celebrating the wins together. The couple shows a great bond with each other and mutually respect each other's values.

Ravindra Jadeja Wife

Ravindra Jadeja wife is Rivaba Jadeja, who is a mechanical engineer, but has later joined politics as her career. They both met in 2015 through Jadeja's sister and got engaged at the start of 2016. Soon they fell in love with each other and got married in Rajkot in April 2016. In June 2017, they both welcomed their beautiful daughter together, named Nidhyana. As their daughter arrived, their bond got even stronger, and their fans love to see them together. Both of them balance their relationship based on love and mutual respect, which is visible whenever they are seen together.

Ravindra Jadeja Net Worth & Salary

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(Image Credits: Official X account of Ravindra Jadeja | X/@imjadeja)

Ravindra Jadeja net worth is estimated to be around ₹123 crore, which is $15 million. His total net worth comes up by adding his BCCI salary, different match fees across all the formats of cricket. Through BCCI, Sir Jadeja receives an A+ grade of ₹7 crore annually, and above that, he also receives match fees worth ₹15 lakh per Test, ₹6 lakh per ODI, and ₹3 lakh per T20I. Jadeja also receives a huge sum of money as his salary from IPL, playing for the Chennai Super Kings, and his salary in the IPL 2025 was ₹18 crore. Apart from this, he has also invested in real estate and opened up a restaurant, which also adds a good amount to his income.

Estimated Net Worth (2025)₹123 crore ($ 15 million)
BCCI Central Contract₹7 crore per annum (A+)
Match Fee – Test₹15 lakh per match
Match Fee – ODI₹6 lakh per match
Match Fee – T20I₹3 lakh per match
IPL Salary₹18 crore for IPL 2025 (CSK)
Ravindra Jadeja Net Worth & Salary

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Ravindra Jadeja Career

Ravindra Jadeja career has been amazing because of his consistent performance as an all-rounder. In 2008, Sir Jadeja helped India win the U-19 World Cup, and the next year, he debuted in his international career. Jadeja has shown his excellent playing skills in every format of cricket. Jadeja is one of those Indian players, without whom, winning the matches is a bit difficult. Across the globe, he is known for his great fielding skills, which were most visible when he started playing for CSK in the IPL. He has been exceptional with his batting and bowling skills, which have made India win many matches.

International Career

Ravindra Jadeja made his international debut for Team India in 2009 and is one of the best all-rounders that we have. He has a great ability to do off-spin bowling and hit big hits with his bat. Till now, Jadeja has played more than 80 Tests, 200 ODIs, and 70 T20Is, and in all of these matches, he has turned the game upside down with his cricketing skills. In most of the matches, his off-spin bowling technique has helped India to win difficult matches. In 2013, Sir Jadeja played a big role in India's win in the ICC Champions Trophy, and that year they were also awarded as the ICC ODI Team of the Year. For his exceptional bowling techniques, he was also honoured as the No.1 bowler in the ICC Test Player Rankings.

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCt
Tests80118213370175*34.74610055.244223306946
ODIs2041375128068732.62328485.440132055476
T20Is74411751546*21.45405127.1600391428
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IPL Career

In the Indian Premier League, Ravindra Jadeja has played one of the finest matches of his career. He has shown his consistency in all the matches while playing in the IPL. In 2008, he debuted in the IPL with the Rajasthan Royals team and played a major role in their winning the title. After RR, he also played with teams such as Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Gujarat Lions, but later, when he was selected by the Chennai Super Kings, he knew that he was going to stay with them forever. CSK is known by MS Dhoni's name, but Jadeja has played an equally important role in the success of the team. In CSK, he played as an all-rounder, took a lot of wickets, and handled the bat well in the middle overs. In 2022, he was also declared the captain of CSK for some matches, which was also a great achievement for him.

TournamentTeamsMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCt
IPL4 teams25419881326077*27.862502130.2905240117109
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Ravindra Jadeja Achievements & Awards

Ravindra Jadeja has had an amazing career in which he has won many awards and achieved everything that a cricketer wants to. All over his career, he has given consistent and match-winning performances. In 2008, he played in the U-19 World Cup and helped India win, and later was included in the Indian cricket team. Sir Jadeja has also been ranked as the No.1 Test bowler by the ICC and has won many Man of the Match Awards in his career. Apart from this, he has also won Man of the Series awards and played a major role in India's 2013 ICC Champions Trophy win, after which he started gaining more fame all over the world. Jadeja has been on top of the list of players who have given their best in helping CSK win their titles.

YearAwardCategory
2008ICC U-19 World Cup WinnerTeam Achievement
2013ICC Champions TrophyInternational Tournament
2013ICC ODI Team of the YearODI
2017ICC Test Player RankingsTest Bowling
2019Arjuna AwardIndian National Award
2021IPL Title with CSKIPL
2023IPL Title with CSKIPL
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FAQs

Who is Ravindra Jadeja?

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Ravindra Jadeja is an Indian cricket player who plays as an all-rounder for the team. 

What is Ravindra Jadeja's age and birthday?

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Ravindra Jadeja was born on December 6, 1988, and his present age is 36. 

What is Ravindra Jadeja’s height?

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Ravindra Jadeja is a cricket player who is 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Who is Ravindra Jadeja’s wife?

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Ravindra Jadeja's wife is Rivaba Jadeja, whom he married in 2016. 

How many centuries has Ravindra Jadeja scored?

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Ravindra Jadeja has scored 4 centuries in international cricket, all in Test matches. 

What is Ravindra Jadeja's net worth and salary?

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Ravindra Jadeja's net worth is $15 million, which is 123 crores, and his annual salary given by the BCCI is ₹7 crore.

What is Ravindra Jadeja’s jersey number?

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Ravindra Jadeja's jersey number is 8, which he wears across all formats of cricket. 

What are Ravindra Jadeja’s career achievements?

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Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a lot in his career: ranked first in the ICC rankings of top all-rounders, won the ICC Champions Trophy with India, and led CSK to win 5 IPL trophies. 

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