Ravindra Jadeja has been Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) indivisible part so far. The star all-rounder has played several vital knocks with the bat and has bowled match-winning spells for the franchise. Considering Jadeja’s undeniable primacy, he was declared as the CSK skipper after MS Dhoni had announced his decision of stepping down from the position, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.
However, Jadeja, the skipper, could not sustain for long as the team lost six out of eight encounters under his leadership. Also, the responsibility somehow affected Jadeja’s individual performance as the 33-year-old scored 116 runs and captured five wickets in 10 games that he played, before an injury led Jadeja way, out of the tournament. CSK too then, went on to finish the tournament at ninth position in the points table, despite Dhoni taking charge after Jadeja’s retreat.
Later, rumors of the rift between Jadeja and the franchise started to flow as he recently (July 9) deleted all the posts related to the CSK from his official Instagram handle. Jadeja’s this act created doubts over his future with the franchise. Furthermore, a CSK official, however, cleared the air around the matter stating that there’s nothing wrong between the two sides.
Following the course, Jadeja again, on July 18, charged up the rumors, as the lefty all-rounder shared a confusing quote on his Instagram story saying: “Don’t lower your standards for anyone or anything. Self respect is everything.”
The meaning of the quote and the reason behind sharing it has put the CSK fans in turmoil. On the very next day, the CSK fans started a trend on Twitter, requesting Jadeja not to leave the Super Kings family. The Twitteratis had nothing but praise for the excellent fielder.
"WE YELLOVE YOU JADEJA"💛
Once A King Always A Super King
Comeback Strong @imjadeja 🦁#RavindraJadeja | #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/HSpWZChcbp— Anjali ♡ (@imAnjalii718) July 19, 2022
WE YELLOVE YOU JADEJA 💛🦁#WhistlePodu | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/Grc0msrjA5
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) July 20, 2022
I don’t know the context but I see CSK fans begging him not to leave CSK under WE YELLOVE YOU JADEJA… please @imjadeja don’t, this is my worst nightmare 😭🤧
— Luttappii😈 (@luttappii99) July 19, 2022
Can't wait to see this Duo together in IPL ! 🦁💥
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WE YELLOVE YOU JADEJA 😇#RAVINDRAJADEJA #CSK pic.twitter.com/bzee8L0WDG
— Shreyansh MSDian 🎭 (@shreyansh0727) July 19, 2022
WE YELLOVE YOU JADEJA 💛#WhistlePodu @imjadeja @MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/IuViUb71GY
— DHONI Era™ 🤩 (@TheDhoniEra) July 19, 2022
https://twitter.com/RichaaaRg/status/1549617093313974272?s=20&t=J3obNH49cqZaKccFYzrsaQ
WE YELLOVE YOU JADEJA
Trending everywhere 🦁💛🔥#RAVINDRAJADEJA @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/6gSwy7BZnJ— 8 (@udayraj_kathi_) July 19, 2022
CSK fans are always with you, @imjadeja 🤝🏻💛
Waiting for your Stronger Comeback in IPL ! 🦁👑WE YELLOVE YOU JADEJA 😇#RavindraJadeja #CSK pic.twitter.com/RBm5LN1AmJ
— Shreyansh MSDian 🎭 (@shreyansh0727) July 19, 2022
Besides, Dhoni has confirmed that he will be leading the ‘Men in Yellow’ in the 2023 IPL season. While, Jadeja, for now, is the vice-captain of the Indian ODI side on the Caribbean tour.
Written By Prachi Pisal
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