After the defeat in the Border-Gavaskar series against Australia, the future of many senior players in the Test team seems uncertain. Rumours about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s retirement from Test cricket have also been circulating. Amid all this, India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has surprised everyone with a post on social media, leading to speculation about his potential retirement from Test cricket after the T20I.
Jadeja Shares a Cryptic Post
The veteran all-rounder of India, Ravindra Jadeja posted a picture of his Test jersey on his Instagram story, which has caught the attention of fans. The post is now going viral on X (formerly Twitter). Many fans are wondering about its meaning, with some speculating that Jadeja may be saying goodbye to his Test career.
Fans Speculate About Retirement
After Ravindra Jadeja’s cryptic post, fans on X (formerly Twitter) started speculating about his retirement. One user asked, “Any hint?” while another wrote, “Happy retirement Jaddu.” Notably, Jadeja retired from T20 international cricket following India’s World Cup title win in June last year. However, he is still active in Test cricket and ODIs.
Jadeja Shares His Jersey from the Sydney Test
In his social media post, Jadeja shared a picture of the jersey he wore on the third day of the Sydney Test. The match was held on Jane McGrath Day, where players wore white kits with pink font. Jadeja also gifted his pink jersey to Glenn McGrath before the start of the day.
Is Ravindra Jadeja going to take retirement? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/PbJsCEgUK6
— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) January 10, 2025
Poor Performance in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024
India’s defeat in Australia put Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli under scrutiny, and Ravindra Jadeja was not spared either due to his poor performance. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Jadeja managed to take only 4 wickets in 3 matches and scored 135 runs with the bat, averaging just 27.
BGT is going to be the last series for one of the two seniors.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Ashwin.
Who could be that senior? pic.twitter.com/lNPmrVYmX3
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) November 3, 2024
Jadeja’s Future Still Uncertain
A report suggests that Jadeja’s performance is under review, and the BCCI selection committee may soon decide his future. It is reported that head coach Gautam Gambhir is focusing on building a strong base for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and there is interest in giving more opportunities to other identified players.