Will Ravindra Jadeja Retire? Virat Kohli's Hug With The All-Rounder During IND vs NZ Champions Trophy Final Sparks A Frenzy

IND vs NZ Final, Champions Trophy 2025: Ravindra Jadeja has been a clinical part of the Indian cricket team over the years. The spin-bowling all-rounder is like strong firepower who offered stability in the middle over for the side. Jadeja is a part of the Test and ODI fold, as he called time in his T20I career after the Men in Blue's T20 World Cup 2024 Win. Speculations are now rife over the Navagam-based cricketer as he received a hug from Virat Kohli after bowling his ten-over spell during the summit clash against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli Hugs Ravindra Jadeja After His Bowling Spell; What Does This Mean?

A lot of chatter has remained over the future of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. After they called time in T20I cricket, several fans wondered whether the ICC Champions Trophy would be the last time they would play together. Surprisingly, questions over Ravindra Jadeja's future in ODIs have also sprung up after what happened during the match after the spin-bowling all-rounder completed his overs.

After Jadeja delivered an economical ten-over spell against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, star batter Virat Kohli approached him, and both of them embraced in a warm hug. While such gestures are common among the cricketers, speculations emerged on whether it could be the last of Ravindra Jadeja in ODIs or possibly overall cricket.

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India Break NZ's Momentum, but Kiwis Score 251 In Dubai

New Zealand got off to a flying start, with openers Will Young and Rachin Ravindra scoring crucial shots. But it didn't last long, as spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav dismissed the openers, giving India a break. Veteran Kane Williamson was also dismissed for 11 runs, and the Kiwis appeared in grave danger.

However, Daryl Mitchell orchestrated a rescue effort to stabilise New Zealand's momentum and formed brief partnerships to assist the team as they appeared to be far from a good score in the game. Ravindra Jadeja took care of Tom Latham, trapping him and dismissing him with an LBW. Varun's spectacular delivery uprooted the stumps and dismissed Glenn Phillips as well. The Blackcaps were eventually limited to a score of 251 runs, and India needed to chase down 252 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.  

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