Sachin Tendulkar reflects on Ravindra Jadeja’s incredible evolution as World Cup 2024 champion says goodbye to T20 international cricket

Ravindra Jadeja recently joined Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in announcing his retirement from T20I cricket, and Sachin Tendulkar has shared a special note for the veteran Indian all-rounder. Following Rohit Sharma’s Team India clinching the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 title by defeating South Africa, Jadeja decided to retire from the shortest format of the game. Tendulkar praised Jadeja’s T20I career, highlighting his impressive transformation from a young talent to an experienced all-rounder.

In his message to Jadeja, Tendulkar commended him for his lightning-fast fielding, game-changing bowling spells, and crucial batting performances. The batting legend congratulated Jadeja on his exceptional T20I career and wished him the best for future endeavors in longer formats of the game. Jadeja played 74 T20I matches for India, taking 54 wickets with his left-arm spin and scoring 515 runs. He was a key player in India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign, where he featured in all matches.

Expressing his gratitude, Jadeja announced his retirement from T20I cricket on Instagram. He likened himself to a steadfast horse galloping with pride, always giving his best for his country. Jadeja described winning the T20 World Cup as a dream come true and a peak of his T20I career. He thanked fans for their support, memories, and cheers throughout his T20I journey. Sachin Tendulkar’s reflection on Jadeja’s career highlights the impact and contributions of the veteran all-rounder to Indian cricket.