Sachin Tendulkar Congratulates Ravindra Jadeja on T20I Retirement
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Ravindra Jadeja on his retirement from T20 Internationals after India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Tendulkar praised Jadeja’s transformation from an emerging talent to an all-format veteran, highlighting his lightning-fast fielding and game-changing spells.
Jadeja’s Announcement
Jadeja announced his retirement on social media, expressing gratitude for his career and the support he received. He described winning the T20 World Cup as a dream come true and the pinnacle of his T20I career.
Jadeja’s T20I Career
Jadeja made his T20I debut in February 2009 against Sri Lanka. Over his career, he played 74 matches, took 54 wickets with an average of 29.85, and scored 515 runs with a strike rate of 127.16. His best bowling performance was against Scotland in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, and his best batting performance was against England in 2022.
India’s World Cup Victory
India secured their second ICC T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa by seven runs in the final at Barbados. Key performances included Virat Kohli’s 76 runs and crucial bowling by Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. This victory ended India’s 11-year ICC trophy drought, making them the first team to capture the title undefeated.
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 76 runs |
| Axar Patel | 47 runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | 2/18 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2/20 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3/20 |
India’s victory was marked by a strong comeback in the death overs, securing their first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
