Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and India cricketer Kedar Jadhav began a new chapter by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, April 8, in Mumbai. His induction took place at the party’s headquarters in Nariman Point. Jadhav, a former Maharashtra domestic player, joined the BJP in the presence of state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule and senior leader Ashok Chavan.
Speaking to reporters after his political entry, Jadhav said (as quoted by TOI):
“I bow down to Chhatrapati Shivaji. Under (PM, Narendra) Modi ji and (Maharashtra) CM (Devendra) Fadnavis. The BJP is doing politics of development. With this said, I under Bawankule enter and join the BJP.”
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Bawankule expressed his delight at Jadhav joining the party, stating that the former cricketer would motivate the youth to contribute to the nation’s progress.
“It’s a day of happiness for us. In all spheres of life, he has had an impact. I welcome him home,” Bawankule said.
“He is a fine human being and a good cricketer. He is here for Modi ji and for a Viksit Bharat. As he has many fans, people like him are strengthening our party. I truly thank him. He is a national icon with several fans and followers. He said he will inspire the youth, who will also want to join our party,” he added.
Kedar Jadhav’s Cricket Career at a Glance
Kedar Jadhav, recognized for his aggressive style during the middle overs, made his international debut in 2014 in an ODI series against Sri Lanka. He featured in 73 ODIs for India, amassing 1389 runs at an average of 42.09, with two centuries and six fifties to his name.
A member of India’s 2019 ODI World Cup squad, the 40-year-old also appeared in nine T20Is, scoring 122 runs, including one half-century. In the IPL, Jadhav played for five franchises — Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, SunRisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and the now-defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Across 95 matches, he scored 1208 runs with four fifties in the tournament.
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