IND v ENG 2024: WATCH- 'She always gives me confidence'- Ravindra Jadeja dedicates Player of the Match award to wife Rivaba

Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match in Rajkot Test for his 112 and seven wickets.

By Rashmi Nanda - 20 Feb, 2024

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was recently in the headlines for family drama after his father criticized his wife in an interview, sparking a family dispute. However, Jadeja responded by calling the interview 'dubious' but refused to elaborate further.

Well, on the field, Jadeja turned out to be a hero for Team India, as the senior star delivered an excellent performance both with the bat and ball to help the hosts record a 434-run win over England in the third Test at his home ground in Rajkot.

The spin all-rounder scalped seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the second innings, and smashed a very crucial century in the first innings to play a key role in India’s massive win, which saw the hosts take a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-match Test series against England.

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Jadeja was adjudged Player of the Match for his stunning all-round show in Rajkot, and the dotting husband dedicated the accolade to his wife, Rivaba.

In a video posted by the BCCI, Jadeja expressed gratitude for his wife's relentless support behind the scenes, which helps him to excel on the field.

Ravindra Jadeja said in a video: “It is a special feeling to take a 5-wicket haul in the second innings. And that too, a hundred and a 5-wicket haul in the same Test is special.”

He added, “This is a special Man of the Match at my home ground. I would like to dedicate this award to my wife. She has been working hard behind the scenes, mentally. She always gives me confidence.”

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By Rashmi Nanda - 20 Feb, 2024

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