Ravindra Jadeja, one of Rajasthan Royals’ latest signings, has shared his excitement about returning to his first IPL franchise ahead of the 2026 season. The experienced all-rounder revealed that he earned the nickname ‘Rockstar’ during his previous stint with the Royals and is thrilled to represent the team once more.
In one of the most notable trades in IPL history, Jadeja and Sam Curran moved from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to the Royals in exchange for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. The Saurashtra star will now play for the Royals for ₹14 crore. In a franchise video, Jadeja said he just wants to enjoy his cricket and play where he’s valued.
“I am back in Rajasthan after fifteen years, so I feel good returning to the place where I started my journey and where I got the name Rockstar. I am doubly happy to come back to the same place. Right now, I am at a stage where I want to enjoy my cricket.”
“Whoever calls me with love, from the heart and with respect, I will always like it. There will be a sense of belonging. I won’t say what people should call me. But whatever they call me with love, from the heart and respect, I’ll always appreciate it,” he said.
“My Journey As A Cricketer Began Here” – Ravindra Jadeja Reflects On Rajasthan Royals
When questioned about how the trade unfolded, the veteran explained that he first learned about it after discussions with Royals owner Manoj Badale and coach Kumar Sangakkara. He added:
“I got a call from Manoj sir, spoke to Sangakkara as well. After speaking to both of them, they told me there was such a possibility. The first thought that came to my mind was, ‘I’m going to the team where my journey started’. Where I got a name and where my beginning was.”
“My personality as a cricketer started there. There is excitement about working with new players and new people. There are Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag. I’ve played alongside them at some point and the time to come will be exciting.”
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