Ravindra Jadeja is arguably the best all-rounder we have had in modern-day Indian cricket, and he’s still playing for India to this day, though he has retired from T20 internationals. And remember when the Rajasthan Royals won the IPL in 2008? Yes, in that team, Ravindra Jadeja was also a key player back then. Though, for a long time now, he has been part of the Chennai Super Kings squad and won 3 finals with them. So, let’s take a look at his life story, shall we?
Details | Info |
Date of birth | 6 December 1988 |
Age | 36 years |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Weight | ~66 kg |
Wife | Rivaba Jadeja |
Children | Daughter Nidhyana |
Estimated net worth | ₹110 to 120 crore |
Personal Life
Sure enough, as of 2025, Ravindra Jadeja is one of the senior players in Test and ODI formats, and that’s because he started playing for India back in 2009. And just so you know, he was born on 6 December 1988, and he comes from Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Growing up, he kinda had a tough time because of financial problems, but his late mother always encouraged him to follow his passion for cricket, and that’s what he did. So no wonder, after playing for so long and practising a lot, he turned out to be one of the best all-rounders Indian cricket has ever seen.
As for his personal life, well, he is kinda a chill person off the field. And as it is already public that he is married to Rivaba Jadeja and has a cute daughter, Nidhyana.
Professional Life and IPL Story
Actually, Ravindra Jadeja started playing for India back in 2008 when he was playing for India’s Under‑19 team in the World Cup that year. Though it was just the next year when he made his debut in ODI and T20I. And once he came and debuted in Test format back in 2012, well, ever since he has kinda become one of the most important players for this format for India’s international team. Like, very recently, he crossed the 300 wickets mark in Test cricket, with three 10-wicket hauls included in that.
Talking about his IPL career, well, he started from Rajasthan Royals back in 2008, but for a long time now, we have all seen him in the yellow jersey of Chennai Super Kings, which kinda has become his default team now. And to be honest, he has done great things for this team, and we have all witnessed that as IPL fans.