He did it for Dhoni. He did it for Kohli. He did it for Rohit. And now, he's doing it for Shubman Gill. Captains have come and gone, but the one constant in India’s chaos has always been Ravindra Jadeja.
And the irony? We don’t even celebrate a match-winner like him the way we should. It can’t just be a coincidence that every time India finds itself in deep trouble, it’s Jadeja who’s standing tall.
Need a reminder?
- 2019 World Cup semifinal: The game looked done and dusted. Bags were packed. But Jaddu walked in, scored a blazing 59-ball 77, and gave us hope from nowhere.
- 2013 Champions Trophy Final: A clutch 25-ball 33* followed by 2/24 in a high-pressure final. The result? India lifted the trophy.
- The recent Lord’s Test — who can forget? Even England thought they had it sealed, until Jadeja turned into a brick wall and soaked up 181 deliveries.
- And now, this Manchester draw feels nothing short of a win.
Jadeja isn’t just scoring runs — he’s building a new blueprint for greatness.
We call Joe Root the best Test batter in the world today — but guess what? Jaddu has outperformed him in this series, with more runs across four Tests.
He’s now tied with Garry Sobers for the most 50+ scores in England by a visiting batter at No.6 or lower. That’s not a stat — that’s a statement.
His last six Test scores? 107*, 20, 61*, 72, 69*, 89. Just a reminder: whatever your favourite batter does, Jadeja can do better.
This England series is a perfect reminder that Jadeja is the last of the legends. Still fielding like a 20-year-old. Still bowling like he’s glitching time. Still batting like India’s spine. In Tests, ODIs and T20Is. No sledging, no drama, just pure cricket by a timeless performer.
