Jadeja delivered an excellent spell for India in the title clash against New Zealand.
Social media was buzzing with the speculations of Ravindra Jadeja’s retirement after Virat Kohli was seen walking and offering a big hug to the Indian all-rounder at the end of his 10-over spell in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday (March 9).
Jadeja delivered an excellent spell for India in the title clash. He conceded just 30 runs in his quota of overs and got the prized scalp of Kiwi wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham for 14.
Although teammates embracing each other after good spells is common practice, the 36-year-old is said to be drawing curtains on his international career.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) were left wondering about Jadeja’s retirement after seeing the visuals, involving him and Kohli.
Some also compared pictures of Kohli’s hug with Australia’s Steve Smith after the semi-final on Tuesday (March 4). As it turned out, Smith called time on his ODI career soon after that match.
Jadeja announced his T20I retirement after India’s T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados last year, alongside Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India have failed to qualify for this year’s World Test Championship final while the next ICC ODI event is in 2027, the 50-over World Cup.
If Jadeja does retire after this match, he will finish as India’s leading wicket-taker in the Champions Trophy history with 21 scalps to his name.