Indian cricket star Ravindra Jadeja, who recently retired from T20 Internationals, has begun a new chapter by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) by Jamnagar MLA and Jadeja’s wife, Rivaba Jadeja.
Ravindra Jadeja was often seen campaigning with his wife Rivaba Jadeja and participating in roadshows. The star all-rounder has now officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Recently, BJP President JP Nadda, along with Prime Minister Modi, launched a membership drive to bring new members into the party.
For those unfamiliar, Jadeja’s wife, Rivaba, is a BJP MLA representing the North Jamnagar constituency in Gujarat.
Rivaba Jadeja joined BJP in 2019 and won the North Jamnagar seat in 2022, defeating AAP candidate Karshanbhai Karmur.
A look at Jadeja’s career
Ravindra Jadeja amassed 3,036 runs and 294 wickets in 72 Test matches. In One Day Internationals, he played 197 matches, scoring 2,756 runs and taking 220 wickets.