Ravindra Jadeja Biography

Full Name	Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja
Nickname(s)	Jaddu, RJ, Sir Ravindra Jadeja
Date of Birth	6 December 1988
Age (as of 2023)	35 Years
Place of Birth	NavagamGhed, Gujarat, India
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Hometown	Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Family Cast	Hinduism
Hobbies	Horse Riding, Driving fast cars
Political Inclination	BJP
Jersey Number	#8 (India), #12 (Chennai Super Kings)
Social Profiles	Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Physical Stats

Height	170 cm (5’ 7”)
Weight	60 kg (132 lbs)
Body Measurements	Chest: 40 Inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Tattoos	A dragon tattoo on his back & a tattoo on his left biceps

Ravindra Jadeja Family Members

Father	Anirudhsinh Jadeja (Watchman)
Mother	Late Lata Jadeja (Nurse)
Sisters	Naina (eldest), Naynaba Jadeja
Brother	None

Ravindra Jadeja Wife

Wife/Spouse	Reeva Solanki (aka Rivaba Solanki)
Children	Son- None, Daughter- Nidhyana (born in 2017)

Jadeja found love and companionship with politician Rivaba Solanki, whom he married on 17 April 2016. Their family expanded with the arrival of a daughter in June 2017, bringing joy and happiness to the cricketer’s life.

Debut in International Cricket

International Debut	Test- 13-17 December 2012 against England at Nagpur
ODI Debut	8 February 2009 against Sri Lanka at Colombo
T20I Debut	10 February 2009 against Sri Lanka at Colombo

Records

1.	First Indian bowler after Anil Kumble to top ICC ODI Bowlers Rankings
2.	Only Indian to score 3 triple centuries in First-Class Cricket

Ravindra Jadeja Salary and Net Worth

• BCCI Retainer Fee: INR 7 crore
• Test Match Fee: INR 15 lakh
• ODI Match Fee: INR 6 lakh
• T20I Match Fee: INR 3 lakh
• IPL Salary: INR 16 crore
• Total Net Worth: INR 100 Crores

Domestic Career

Coach/Mentor:

1.	Debu Mitra (Saurashtra coach)
2.	Mahendra Singh Chauhan

1.	India
2.	India U19
3.	Rajasthan Royals
4.	Saurashtra
5.	Board Presidents XI
6.	Kochi Tuskers Kerala
7.	Chennai Super Kings
8.	India B
9.	Indians
10.	India A
11.	Gujarat Lions
12.	India Blue
13.	Rest of India

Early Life and Family Background

Ravindrasinh Jadeja is a famous Indian cricketer born on 6 December 1988. He’s good at both batting and spin bowling. He’s from Jamnagar, Gujarat, and his family is Hindu. His dad, Anirudh, wanted him to be in the Army, but Jadeja loved cricket more.

When he was a kid, he had to choose between what his dad wanted and what he loved. Unfortunately, in 2005, his mom, Lata, passed away in an accident, and it made him very sad. He even thought about quitting cricket because of the sadness. But, he stayed strong and continued playing the game he loved.

Jadeja has a sister named Naina, who is a nurse.

IPL Career Highlights

Ravindra Jadeja’s journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been nothing short of spectacular. In 2012, he was acquired by the Chennai Super Kings for an impressive 2.2 cores at the IPL Players Auction. His outstanding performances made him a valuable asset to the team.

The 2016 IPL Players Auction saw Jadeja being bought by the Gujarat Lions for ₹9.5 crores after the Chennai Super Kings faced a ban from the IPL for two seasons. His association with the Chennai Super Kings continued, and in 2022, he was given the responsibility of captaining the team, after the legendary MS Dhoni.

Lesser Known Facts

1.	Does Ravindra Jadeja smoke?	No
2.	Does Ravindra Jadeja drink alcohol?	No
3.	Family Background	Hails from a middle-class family; his father worked as a watchman for a private security agency.
4.	Childhood Tragedy	His mother passed away in an accident in 2006 when Jadeja was 17 years old, leading him to consider quitting cricket.
5.	Business Ventures	Owns a posh restaurant in Gujarat’s Rajkot named “Jaddu’s Food Field.”
6.	Religious Beliefs	Described as a very religious person.
7.	Political Affiliation	Declared support for BJP in April 2019 through a tweet tagging his wife and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
8.	Hobby/Skill	Expert in sword fencing, reflected in his celebrations after scoring a century or so.

Controversies

1. Argument with James Anderson: When Ravindra Jadeja visited England for a cricket series in 2014, he disagreed with James Anderson, a player from the opposing team. They exchanged heated words on the field.
2. Wedding Trouble: On his wedding day in April 2016, there was a problem. Gunshots were fired during the arrival of the bride, which is against the law in India. This caused some controversy and discussions.
3. Disagreement during Commentary: In a cricket match during the 2019 World Cup, there was a disagreement between Ravindra Jadeja and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. Manjrekar called Jadeja a “bits-and-pieces cricketer,” and Jadeja responded, expressing that he was tired of Manjrekar’s constant talk.
4. Fight with Suresh Raina In July 2013, got into a fight with teammate Suresh Raina when Raina dropped two catches on Jadeja’s bowling.

FAQs About Ravindra Jadeja

1. What is the age of Ravindra Jadeja?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja’s age is 35 Years. He was born on December 6, 1988.

2. What is the Profession of Ravindra Jadeja?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja is a professional Indian Cricketer.

3. Who is Ravindra Jadeja’s wife?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja’s wife is Rivaba Jadeja, and they got married in 2016.

4. Who are Ravindra Jadeja’s Parents?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja’s father is Anirudhsinh Jadeja, and his late mother’s name is Lata Jadeja.

5. Who are Ravindra Jadeja’s siblings?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja has two siblings named Naina Jadeja and Naynaba Jadeja.

6. What is the net worth of Ravindra Jadeja?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja’s net worth is approx 100 Crore.

7. What is Ravindra Jadeja’s education?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja is a graduate.

8. What is the height and weight of Ravindra Jadeja?

• Answer: Ravindra Jadeja’s height is 5 feet 7 inches, and his weight is 68 KG.