IPL 2023: Ravindra Jadeja likes controversial tweet after joking about CSK fans wanting him to get out to watch MS Dhoni bat

Jadeja said that the crowd wants him to get out so that they can get to see the CSK skipper bat.

Ravindra Jadeja | JioCinema/ScreengrabFollowing his team’s 27-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in an IPL match at Chepauk on Wednesday (May 10), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja jokingly said that he keeps hearing the fans chanting MS Dhoni's name and when he bats up the order, the crowd wants him to get out so that they can get to see the skipper bat.

Notably, Jadeja earned the Player-of-the-Match award after CSK’s comprehensive victory over DC, which also boosted their playoff chances.

While Jadeja played a cameo of 16-ball 21 to help CSK post 167/8 on the board, he returned with the bowling figures of 1 for 19 in his four overs.

"As a spinner, feels good when the ball is turning and holding. We practise here, we know what is the ideal length and pace. The visiting team needs time to adapt. We are taking advantage of the home conditions. Everyone is doing their job. We are doing a good job collectively. (On batting higher) I keep hearing Mahi bhai's chants. If I bat higher, then the crowd will wait for me to get out. As long as the team wins, I am happy," said Jadeja in the post-match presentation.

While Jadeja’s comments in the presentation ceremony were on a lighter note, he later liked a controversial tweet which suggests that the southpaw is certainly not happy with the CSK fans.

The tweet that Jadeja liked says, “Jaddu saying this with a smile but lot of pain inside… Believe me it’s a trauma! Imagine your own team spectators not supporting you waiting for your wicket! Still criticizing you even after winning 3 man of the matches!”

In 12 matches and eight innings this season, Ravindra Jadeja has amassed 113 runs at an average of 18.83 and a strike rate of 141.25 with the highest score of 25*.

On the other hand, the all-rounder has claimed 16 wickets at an average of 19.18 and an economy rate of 7.13. His best bowling figures are 3/20.

 
 

By Salman Anjum - 11 May, 2023

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