40 Unknown Facts about Ravindra Jadeja ( Chennai Super Kings ) in the Indian Premier League

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A steady left-arm spinner and reliable middle-order batsman, Ravindra Jadeja has developed into one of the best all-rounders in world cricket currently, across formats. His fielding skills deserve a special note. 

As Michael Hussey, the former Australian batsman and current fielding coach of Super Kings, said: "Jadeja is a fantastic all-rounder and is worth 10 runs a game from his fielding alone". Jadeja has been a part of the Super Kings side since 2012 and has played key roles in title victories in 2014 (CL T20), 2018 (IPL), and 2021 (IPL).

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 Facts about Ravindra Jadeja

1. Ravindra Jadeja is an Indian cricketer who was born on December 6, 1988, in NavagamGhed, Gujarat, India.

2. Ravindra Jadeja is an Indian all-rounder who has been a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008.

3. He made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and played for the team until 2010.

4. In 2011, Jadeja was bought by the Kochi Tuskers Kerala for $950,000, making him the highest-paid player in the team.

5. After the termination of Kochi Tuskers Kerala's contract, Jadeja was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2012 for $2 million.

6. Jadeja is a vital member of the CSK team and has been with the franchise since 2012.

7. He has played a total of 184 IPL matches and scored 2203 runs at an average of 24.68.

8. Jadeja's highest score in the IPL is 62 not out, which he scored in the 2012 season while playing for CSK.

9. Jadeja is also an excellent bowler in the IPL, having taken 116 wickets at an average of 29.09.

10. His best bowling figures in the IPL are 5 for 16, which he achieved in the 2012 season while playing for CSK.

11. Jadeja has won the IPL title three times with CSK in 2010, 2011, and 2018.

12. In the 2013 season, Jadeja was awarded the "Purple Cap" for being the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 24 wickets.

13. Jadeja has also been named the "Man of the Match" in the IPL five times.

14. He is one of the few players in the IPL to have scored over 2,000 runs and taken over 100 wickets.

15. Jadeja is known for his exceptional fielding skills and has taken numerous catches and runouts in the IPL.

16. He holds the record for the most runs scored in an over in the IPL, scoring 37 runs off a Harshal Patel over in the 2021 season.

17. Jadeja is the first Indian player to hit 100 sixes in the IPL.

18. He has played for two IPL franchises – Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings – in his IPL career.

19. Jadeja has also captained the Gujarat Lions team in the absence of Suresh Raina in the 2017 season.

20. Jadeja is one of the highest-paid players in the IPL, earning a salary of INR 7 crore ($935,000) per year.

21. Jadeja's nickname in the IPL is "Sir Jadeja" due to his impressive all-round performances.

22. He is a left-handed batsman and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

23. Jadeja was only 16 years old when he made his first-class debut for Saurashtra in 2006.

24. He made his international debut for India in an ODI match against Sri Lanka in 2009.

25. He has represented India in all three formats of the game- Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

26. Jadeja has played for several IPL teams including Rajasthan Royals, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Gujarat Lions, and currently Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

27. He is famously known as "Sir Jadeja" among cricket fans, thanks to his impressive performances on the field.

28. Jadeja is the first Indian player to score three triple centuries in first-class cricket.

29. He is also the first Indian left-arm spinner to take 200 wickets in Tests.

30. In 2013, Jadeja was named the ICC ODI Player of the Year.

31. He was a part of the Indian team that won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 and reached the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019.

32. Jadeja holds the record for the most runs scored and wickets taken in a single Ranji Trophy season.

33. He is known for his exceptional fielding skills and has taken some remarkable catches throughout his career.

34. Jadeja has the highest batting average among Indian players batting at number 7 or lower in Test cricket.

35. In 2019, he became the fastest left-arm bowler to take 200 wickets in Test cricket.

36. Jadeja is the only Indian player to have scored 1,000 runs and taken 100 wickets in Test cricket in a single calendar year.

37. He is the first Indian player to hit six sixes in an over in a first-class match.

38. Jadeja was ranked as the number 1 bowler in the ICC ODI rankings in 2017.

39. He was named the Man of the Match in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup for his all-round performance against New Zealand.

40. Jadeja is married to Reeva Solanki and they have a daughter named Nidhyana.