Ravindra Jadeja follows suit with Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma, announces retirement from T20I cricket

Ravindra Jadeja has followed suit with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as he becomes the latest Team India veteran to announce his retirement from T20 internationals post India's World Cup triumph at Kensington Oval in Barbados. 

Ravindra Jadeja took to Instagram to announce his retirement from the format as he wrote, “With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals. Like a steadfast horse galloping with pride, I’ve always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats. Winning the T20 World Cup was a dream come true, a pinnacle of my T20 International career. Thank you for the memories, the cheers, and the unwavering support”.

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Ravindra Jadeja calls time on a great T20I career 

As India won the T20 World Cup 2024 and finally ended their wait for World Cup glory, there was a sense of expectation that it will be Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's last hurrah in the format. 

And as it happened both Rohit and Kohli did announce their retirement shortly afterwards, however no quite expected that Ravindra Jadeja was also planning to hang up his boots. 

As the left arm off spin allrounder with a knack of playing crucial explosive knocks down the order bids adieu to the format at international stage, he does so by winning the T20 World Cup.  

‘Sir Jadeja' as he is often called by cricket fans represented the men in blue in 74 T20I matches taking 54 wickets with an average of 29.85 and an economy rate of 7.13. He has also amassed 515 runs 41 innings at a strike rate of 121.76 and an average of 21.45.

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Ravindra Jadeja's performance in T20 World Cup 2024

Perhaps the writing was on the wall for Ravindra Jadeja, as his performances in the format certainly took a massive dip in this World Cup. 

Jadeja in total 8 matches played for India in this world cup only scored 35 runs and took 1 wicket in the entire tournament. 

With the new generation of players breaking through in the Indian side it was always going to be difficult for Ravindra Jadeja to get back into Team India squad. Hence what better way to bow out from the format by winning the World Cup for India.