'Pink looks good on me': Ravindra Jadeja shines on return to Rajasthan Royals
Ravindra Jadeja marked a significant return to Rajasthan Royals after 17 years with a stellar 2/18 spell against Chennai Super Kings. His crucial wickets, coupled with the bowlers' collective effort, restricted CSK to 127. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rapid half-century and a dominant chase by Jaiswal and Parag secured an eight-wicket victory for RR.
Ravindra Jadeja made a memorable return to Rajasthan Royals after 17 years, marking his comeback in striking fashion with a double-wicket spell against Chennai Super Kings at the ACA Stadium on Monday. Sporting the Royals’ pink jersey, the veteran left-arm spinner impressed with figures of 2/18, using clever variations and subtle changes of pace to complement an early onslaught from Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger. “I think pink looks good on me, I guess.
I’ve known Shivam Dube for a long time—I’ve bowled to him in the nets, so I understand how he approaches spinners. I was prepared for that and tried to bowl outside off, because I knew he would look to play big shots against me,” Jadeja said during the mid-innings broadcast chat. His dismissals of Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube proved pivotal as RR bowled out five-time champions CSK for a meagre 127.
Social media buzzed after Jadeja’s fiery delivery to Dube, which showcased his return in style. Reflecting on the pitch, Jadeja added, “I felt the wicket was a bit sticky and the ball was turning, so I really enjoyed bowling—my job was just to hit the right areas and let the pitch do the rest. ” On the chase, Jadeja reminded the young Royals side of the need for focus, saying, “You can’t take anything for granted in cricket; no matter the target, you have to work hard, play your shots, and give your 100 percent.
” With RR’s bowling and batting firing, CSK were left scrambling, with only Jamie Overton (43 off 36) offering a minor resistance. Archer, Burger, and Jadeja shared the spoils, all claiming crucial wickets in a clinical team performance. The bowlers’ efforts laid the platform for an explosive batting display from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who blazed his way to a 15-ball half-century, effectively ending the contest.