IPL 2025: Strongest Playing XI of CSK
Following their dismal 2024 season, CSK will look to play according to their reputation in the upcoming competition and lift the coveted trophy again.
Following their dismal 2024 season, CSK will look to play according to their reputation in the upcoming competition and lift the coveted trophy again.
India’s U19 success grabbed the attention of the BCCI, who recognised the talents of Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.
Amidst Champions Trophy 2025 action, it’s time to know where the Champions Trophy 2013 winners are nowadays.
Rohit Sharma-led Indian side wrapped up the Test match in just three days to take a lead of 2-0 in a four-match series.
It is to be seen that Shubman Gill has featured in five ICC events, Ravindra Jadeja has made it in 15, while Rohit Sharma boasts of 17 appearances.
In a light-hearted video, skipper Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja were discussing in their car the number of ICC events they had attended.
For India, Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill shone with the bat while Ravindra Jadeja showed all-round performance as the hosts dominated England throughout the match and registered a one-sided victory.
It is to be noted that the Indian trio announced retirement from T20Is after India’s title at the T20 World Cup 2024.
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Notably, Varun Chakaravarthy was unavailable for selection for the third ODI due to a sore right calf.
Notably, before joining the Indian side for the ODI series, Jadeja featured in two Ranji Trophy matches. In game against Delhi, the Indian all-rounder bowled 30 overs, picking a ten-wicket haul, whereas he didn’t bowl in match against Assam.
Jadeja, who took 5/66 in the first innings, took seven more Delhi wickets in the second innings, to finish with a spectacular match tally of 12/104 in 29.5 overs for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy.
Ravindra Jadeja shone with figures of 5/66 as Saurashtra bowled Delhi out for 188 runs on day one.
Furthermore, it is to be noted that Jadeja will not lead the side, as Jaydev Unadkat has been named the skipper.
Sanju Samson has shown great form in the white ball formats for India in the last 15 months or so, ended up getting three T20I hundreds in 2024.
Aakash Chopra said that if Varun Chakravarthy makes into the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to be ruled out.
During the tour down under, Ravindra Jadeja managed to pick only four wickets across three Tests and contributed with 135 runs at an average of 27.
A day prior to the start of the Melbourne Test match, Sanjay Manjrekar shared a post where he opined on X that Nitish Kumar Reddy should be benched so that India can get a balanced side.
Ravindra Jadeja was seen hilariously mimicking fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling action during the first day’s play of the fourth BGT Test.
Michael Vaughan shared his opinion on the latest controversy surrounding all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s alleged reluctance to speak in English.
On Saturday, December 21, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja addressed the media on the sidelines of the practice session at MCG and opted to address in his native language, with Aussie media bringing up a new controversy.
Speaking ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia, former Australian cricketer Simon Katich commented on the recent controversies which have brewed up surrounding several Indian cricketers including Virat Kohli as well as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and termed them as “mind games”.
It is to be noted that Ashwin and Jadeja played 58 Test matches together, claiming a staggering 587 wickets, surpassing the legendary spin duo of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh, who took 501 wickets as a pair.
However, the reports of Jadeja refusing to answer questions in English have been falsified by the members of the Indian media.
KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja put up a partnership of 67 runs as India recovered from early breakthroughs.
While Jadeja was included in place of Ashwin, Akash Deep replaced Harshit Rana in the playing XI for third Test in Brisbane.
India are going with Washington Sundar as the only spinner in the playing XI against Australia in the ongoing Test series down under.
Devang Gandhi opened up on the legendary spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin missing the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
Ravindra Jadeja reacted as ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin join Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2025.
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Notably, former India captain Virat Kohli finds himself out of the world’s top 20 Test batters for the first time since December 2014 – after nearly 10 years.
The first Test of the series will begin on October 16 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Steve Smith revealed that he gets annoyed by Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on the field.
Virat Kohli was seen hilariously mimicking Jasprit Bumrah during second Test against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh lost the first Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai by 280 runs.
India have a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series against Bangladesh as they head to Green Park in Kanpur.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja put up a partnership of 195 runs for the seventh wicket as India finish day 1 on 339/6.
Ravichandran Ashwin scored his second Test hundred in Chennai, to help India reach a commanding position on day one of the first Test match against Bangladesh.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin built an unbeaten 114-run stand for the seventh wicket, helping India reach a decent position in first Test against Bangladesh.
The first Test of the two-match Test series is set to kick start from September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Rivaba Jadeja is member of BJP and MLA from Gujarat’s Jamnagar seat. Ravindra Jadeja was a part of her promotional campaign before elections in 2022.
India is set to tour Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series from July 27 till August 7.
Jadeja has scored 2756 runs and has 220 wickets to his name in 197 ODIs he played for India.
As per the latest ICC rankings, Kohli was ranked 40th in batting standings while 79th in all-round standings.
The 35-year-old draws curtains to his T20I career having made his debut in 2009 against Sri Lanka. Since then, he has played a total of 74 matches, scoring 515 runs and scalping 54 wickets in the shortest format of the game.
Spinner Keshav Maharaj was in fiery form right from the beginning as the bowling wizard picked two key wickets in the second over of the innings.
In the 2024 edition, Jadeja’s performance failed to meet expectations and he bowled just one over in India’s Super 8 clash against Australia.
The Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue will next take on Bangladesh on Saturday, June 22 at the Sir Vivian Richards National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia.
Spinning wizard Ravichandran Ashwin leads India’s tally of highest wicket-takers in the Men’s T20 World Cup.
The Indian all-rounder almost got out off a Tanvir Islam delivery after the cameras failed to prove that he crossed the line.
The 2025 season will be a mega season, and, teams are reportedly being allowed to have only four retentions like the previous IPL Mega Auctions.
As per the rules, law 37.1 of the MCC states, “Either batter is out obstructing the field if, while the ball is in play, they wilfully attempt to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action.”
Rajasthan Royals will compete against the Chennai Super Kings for the first time this season.
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Earlier in the match, the KL Rahul-led side won the toss and invited the visiting side to put the score first.
Ravindra Jadeja joked that both MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have got special nicknames from fans, and he is yet to receive his.
In the game, Jajdea fooled the crowd by pretending to walk out after CSK lost Shivam Dube’s wicket in the 17th over.
MS Dhoni came out to bat at No.5 when CSK was only three runs short of required target.
The incident took place on the fourth ball of the 19th over, which was being bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
During a promotional event, Jadeja recalled the moment and revealed that he might be the only person after Sakshi who the former India captain has lifted.
The CSK, who currently sit at the top of the points table will next Delhi Capitals at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on March 31 at 7:30 pm. IST.
During the game, CSK fans gave a standing ovation to Ravindra Jadeja for his services over the years as well as heroics against GT in the IPL 2023 final.
All-rounder Mayank Dagar received his RCB debut cap from former skipper and star batter Virat Kohli before the onset of the clash.
The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK will now take on Gujarat Titans on March 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
In the past 16 editions, the franchise has won five titles and will aim to defend the trophy and expand the tally to six trophies.
Jadeja returned to the ide after missing the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam due to a hamstring injury.
Enland are 207/2 in their first innings, trailing India by 238 runs at the close of play on Day 2 of the third Test in Rajkot.
Making his international debut, Khan took the cricketing world by storm as he played a blistering 62-knock after Rohit Sharma got out.
After Sharma’s dismissal at 131 runs, debutant Sarfaraz stepped and continued increasing the scoring rate with a dazzling approach.
At Stumps on Day 1 of the third Test, India posted 326/5 after 86 overs.
Jadeja made his return in whites after missing second game of the series due to hamstring injury.
It is to be noted that Jadeja missed the second Test after he sustained a hamstring injury in the opening Test in Hyderabad.
Speaking of Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian cricketer is nursing a hamstring injury and has been named in Indian squad for the remaining Tests against England.
With five-match series currently levelled 1-1, India will host the English side in the third Test in Rajkot, starting February 15.
Jadeja was officially ruled out of the second match due to his hamstring injury.
India will host England in the second Test, set to be played from 2-6 February in Visakhapatnam.
India will take on England in the second Test, scheduled to take place from 2-6 February in Visakhapatnam.
The 37-year-old then rattled Mark Wood’s stumps to pick up his 493th wicket in Test cricket.
After a decent start, England lost three wickets in quick succession in the ongoing IND vs. ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad.
Several cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni have also been invited to the ceremony.
While R Ashwin was named in the XI in place of Jadeja and even did fairly well, picking 1 for 41 in his 19 overs in unfavorable conditions for spinners, the Men in Blue felt Jadeja’s absence with the bat.
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Earlier, Head Coach Rahul Dravid had revealed that KL Rahul will keep the wickets in the opening Test.
Rachin Ravindra went to Chennai Super Kings for INR 1.80 Crore at the IPL 2024 Auction.
Additionally, it is to be noted that all the three players had informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Notably, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles was also in attendance at the ODI World Cup 2023 final.
The Indian team engaged in a net practice session ahead of their last league clash against the Netherlands on November 12, Sunday.
Team India won the match against New Zealand by four wickets with 12 balls remaining and completed their revenge against the CWC 2019 runners-up.
The rare lapse in concentration from Ravindra Jadeja in the field surprised one and all, but his wife was more shocked than anyone.
The record of Team India against New Zealand in recent years in the ICC tournaments is nothing to write home about.
Ravindra Jadeja took an outstanding catch diving to his left against Bangladesh, which was the main reason for him winning the “Best Fielder” medal in the Indian dressing room.
Jadeja joked about not revealing any secrets as reporters would write about it in newspapers.
It is to be noted that Ravindra Jadeja has dismissed Steve Smith twice in ODIs.
Jadeja later on went to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey int he 30th over of the Australia inning.
Mauka Mauka was the advertisement campaign created by Star Sports eight years ago, to promote the India versus Pakistan match in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
After these four wickets, Mohammed Siraj completed 50 ODI wickets and became the fifth fastest (29 innings) to reach this feat.
The Rohit Sharma-led Team India is currently in Sri Lanka for the 2023 Asia Cup 2023.
India will begin their campaign by taking on Pakistan in a highly anticipated clash in, Kandy, Sri Lanka on September 2.
The Twitter user described former Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni as Bahubali due to his leadership skills and brilliant on-off field tactics.