Ravindra Anirudhsinh Jadeja (Born 6 December, 1988, in Jamnagar) is an Indian cricketer. He represents Saurashtra in first class cricket, and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. He was also part of the victorious Indian U-19 cricket team that won the World Cup in Malaysia in 2008. Jadeja is a left-handed middle-order batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler.

Career

International career

After an impressive showing in the 2008-2009 Ranji Trophy, in which he topped the wicket-takers list and came sixth in the batting aggregates, Jadeja was called up to the Indian squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka in January 2009. His international debut came in the final match of the series on 8 February 2009 where he scored a half century, even though India lost the match.

In the 2009 World Twenty20 Jadeja was criticised for not scoring at the requisite run rate in India's loss to England.

First class cricket

Jadeja made his first class debut in 2006-07 Duleep Trophy. He is a part of India-A set-up. He is playing for West Zone in Duleep Trophy and for Saurashtra in Ranji Trophy. He has been called up to an Indian emerging players tour to Australia in July.

Under 19 Cricket World Cup

He played for India in Under 19 Cricket World Cup in 2006 and 2008. His bowling and fielding helped India win Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2008 final.

Indian Premier League

Ravindra Jadeja represented the victorious Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition of Indian Premier League in 2008.

Notes

1. Dhoni defends batting order, Cricinfo, Retrieved on 17 June 2009
2. Jeers mate!, Cricinfo, Retrieved on 17 June 2009

References

• Cricinfo