Ravindra Jadeja, an Indian international cricketer is a left-handed middle order batsman. Ravindra Jadeja represents the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ravindra Jadeja was named as a “rock star” during the initial edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by Shane Warne.

Here’s some interesting facts about Ravindra Jadeja:

1. Ravindra Jadeja is among the few Indian all-rounders who have played two U-19 World Cups. He played 2006 and 2008 World Cups.

2. The all-rounder is the quickest to reach 200 Test wickets as a left-arm bowler.

3. Ravindra Jadeja made his first-class debut in the 2006-07 Duleep Trophy. He plays for West Zone in the Duleep trophy and represents Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy.

4. At the age of 23 Jadeja became the 8th player overall and the 1st Indian to score three 300+ scores in first-class cricket.

5. In August 2013, Jadeja was selected as ICC No.1 ODI bowler. He was the first Indian bowler to achieve this since Anil Kumble reaching the top rank in 1996.

6. Ravindra Jadeja played for the Rajasthan Royals for the first three seasons of the IPL.

7. Ravindra Jadeja is very passionate about horses. He has two horses Ganga and Kesar, at his farmhouse in Jamnagar.

8. Shane Warne named him a ‘Rockstar’ but he is popularly known as ‘Sir’ which was bestowed upon him by social media.

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