Ravindra Jadeja of Rajasthan Royals celebrates the wicket of Shivam Dube of Chennai Super Kings. | Photo Credit: PTI
Rajasthan Royals (RR) star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja described his departure from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as emotional after a long and successful stint, but said he accepted the move as part of his journey.
Jadeja said he is enjoying his return to Rajasthan Royals, the franchise where he started his IPL career and won his first title, and is approaching the new phase with a positive mindset, aiming to learn and share his experience with the team.
Jadeja was part of Rajasthan Royals’ historic title-winning team in 2008 and later became an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings after joining them in 2012.
“I like the color pink. The yellow started to look a bit old, but I’m just joking. Obviously, leaving a franchise like CSK, where I had played for 12-13 years, was a bit difficult at first. It was very emotional. But I told myself that changes like these are also part of the journey. The good thing is that now I am with the team where I first won an IPL title,” Jadeja said. Jio hot star.
“That memory has always stayed with me, that after the U-19 World Cup, I started my IPL career there and won the title in my first season. I have carried those memories along with a positive mindset, and my aim is to learn as much as I can with the new group and also share my experience with the team,” he added.
Jadeja played a pivotal role in CSK’s championship triumphs in 2018, 2021 and 2023 with his impactful contributions in both batting and bowling, along with his exceptional fielding.
Ahead of the 2026 season, Jadeja returned to Rajasthan Royals through a high-profile commercial deal with CSK. Jadeja, along with Sam Curran, joined the Rajasthan franchise as Sanju Samson moved to the five-time champions.
Jadeja, in his first match for RR in IPL 2026, proved dangerous for his former team, snatching two prized wickets from Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan.
Incisive bowling spells from Jofra Archer, Jadeja and Nandre Burger, and a sensational half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped RR to an eight-wicket win over five-time champions CSK on Monday (March 30, 2026).
Published – March 31, 2026 12:56 pm IST