Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in their upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, scheduled to take place in Rajkot starting January 23, 2025. This will mark his return to domestic cricket after last playing for Saurashtra in January 2023. Jadeja recently participated in a practice session with the team, confirming his availability for the match.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has emphasized the importance of domestic participation for national players, making it mandatory unless they are injured. Jadeja’s involvement comes as he prepares for international commitments, having been selected in India’s squad for the Champions Trophy and an ODI series against England.
Ravindra Jadeja Performance in Ranji Trophy
Ravindra Jadeja’s performance in the Ranji Trophy has been noteworthy, particularly highlighted by his record-breaking achievements. He is the only Indian cricketer to have scored three triple centuries in First-Class cricket, a feat accomplished entirely within the Ranji Trophy. His most recent triple century was an unbeaten 320 against Railways, which helped Saurashtra post a formidable total of 534 for six in a match during the 2016 season.
Batting Stats
| Matches | 114 |
| Runs | 6,549 |
| Average | 46.65 |
| Centuries | 12 |
| Half-centuries | 43 |
Bowling Stats
| Matches | 114 |
| Wickets | 453 |
| Average | 24.33 |
| Five-Wicket Haul | 28 |
Overall, Jadeja’s contributions to the Ranji Trophy have solidified his status as one of India’s premier all-rounders, combining both batting and bowling prowess effectively.
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In this match, Jadeja will not serve as captain; veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat will lead the Saurashtra side The fixture is expected to be a highlight, featuring other prominent players like Rishabh Pant for Delhi and Rohit Sharma for Mumbai in their respective matches.
