Indian legendary all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja, who is India’s T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy winner joined the Bhartiya Janata Party, BJP.
The ace cricketer’s wife, Rivaba Jadeja has been a long-held MLA with the BJP party since 2022. She first joined the party in 2019, after which she was fielded in 2022 as she went on to win her first legislative elections against the AAP-led opponent from Jamnagar.
The BJP president, JP Nadda announced the membership drive of the national party on 2nd September, which was started with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s renewal of membership for the party.
The star cricketer’s wife Rivaba shared the news as well as photos of her husband Jadeja and herself on her social media handles. She also posted for their membership cards.
Before this, Ravindra Jadeja had announced his retirement from T20 international cricket post India’s successful run in the ICC event of the shortest format. The 35-year-old had announced the retirement post the retirement announcement of skipper Sharma and veteran Kohli in the post-match credit interviews of the match.
Jadeja was also picked in the Duleep Trophy squad after the BCCI issued a strict notice on the participation of all players in the domestic tournament before they select a team for India’s hectic upcoming schedule starting from the Bangladesh home series to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be played later this year.
However, Jadeja was later withdrawn from participation in the domestic season and the reason seemed unlikely to be known. However, despite his non-participation, it can be anticipated that the World’s no.1 ranked Test all-rounder picked by the ICC, should be a part of India’s test schedule in whichever part of the world they play in.
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Jadeja will be seen with the Chennai Super Kings, though nothing has been officially announced about his retention. He will also be considered as one of India’s ace champs for the upcoming Champions Trophy as much of cricket is yet to be followed. However, his recent decision ensures him to be seen in a role other than on the field.