'To be continued ... ': Ravindra Jadeja reveals story behind 'gun' celebration vs CSK
Rajasthan Royals began their IPL 2026 season with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Ravindra Jadeja, playing against his former team, discussed his new celebration and emotional transition. He also spoke about his bowling strategy on a tricky pitch.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's batting secured the win for Rajasthan Royals. The team's next match is against Gujarat Titans.
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, registering a crushing eight-wicket win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday. During the high-intensity clash, among several key moments, one that stood out was Ravindra Jadeja’s animated celebration after taking a wicket. Jadeja, after dismissing a CSK all-rounder, came up with a ‘gun’ celebration.
After Rajasthan Royals’ win, former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble, part of the expert panel on JioStar, asked Jadeja if this was a new celebration. "Jadeja, ye naya aaya hai market mein? " the experts asked.
To this, Jadeja said: "Ye mai CSK se jab khela karta tha, tab mai ye celebration karta tha. Maine socha to be continued karein". — IPL (@IPL) "Dube ka mujhe pata tha wo spinners ko pehle ball se maarne ko sochta hai.