As India took the field in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, speculation grew around Ravindra Jadeja’s future in ODI cricket. A heartfelt moment between Virat Kohli and Jadeja during the match has led many to wonder whether this could be the all-rounder’s final ODI appearance for India.
Jadeja, who retired from T20Is after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory, has been a key figure in Indian cricket for over a decade. He has played 203 ODIs, taking 230 wickets and scoring 2,797 runs in his illustrious career. He was also part of India’s 2013 Champions Trophy-winning squad, where he won the Golden Ball for being the tournament’s highest wicket-taker.
A strong performance in the final
Despite all the chatter about his future, Jadeja delivered a solid performance with the ball in the final. Bowling his full quota of 10 overs, he kept things tight, conceding just 30 runs and taking the key wicket of Tom Latham. His control in the middle overs played a crucial role in restricting New Zealand to 251 for 7.
While there has been no official confirmation from Jadeja, his recent career decisions suggest he may step away from ODIs to focus on Test cricket. If this is indeed his last 50-over game, it would mark the end of a remarkable ODI career that saw him shine with both bat and ball on the biggest stages.
With the match still in progress, India will be hoping for one last memorable contribution from their star all-rounder as they chase their third Champions Trophy title.
