Ravindra Jadeja has firmly established himself as one of India’s top all-format cricketers, playing key roles in both Tests and ODIs. He was magnificent for the Indian National Cricket Team in England. His wife Rivaba Jadeja, BJP MLA and Gujarat minister, has made a striking remark about the dynamics of the Indian dressing room during overseas tours.
At a public gathering in Dwarka, Rivaba Jadeja remarked that while Ravindra has travelled across the world for cricket, he has always remained disciplined and avoided any form of vice. She noted that other players in the squad are not always restrained.
“My husband Ravindra Jadeja has traveled to Dubai, Australia and London for matches. Yet he has never been involved in any addiction or vice, as he is fully aware of his responsibilities. The rest of the team may indulge in such habits, but they face no restrictions,” Rivaba said at the event.
रविन्द्र जड़ेजा की पत्नी और गुजरात सरकार में मंत्री रिवाबा जडेजा ने एक कार्यक्रम में कहा कि,
— ममता राजगढ़ (@rajgarh_mamta1) December 11, 2025
मेरे पति को लंदन, दुबई, ऑस्ट्रेलिया जैसे देशों में खेलने के लिए जाना होता है फिर भी उन्होंने कभी व्यसन नहीं किया,
जबकि टीम के बाकी खिलाड़ी विदेश में जाकर गलत काम करते हैं।
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“He has spent 12 years away from home. While he is free to act as he wishes, he is fully aware of his moral duties and responsibilities,” she added.
During India’s 2016 tour of the West Indies, KL Rahul posted a photo on social media showing him with a beer bottle. The image quickly went viral, prompting the BCCI to remind players to exercise caution while sharing content online.
According to reports, the board reminded cricketers of their duty to set a responsible example online, given their influence on young audiences. Rahul subsequently deleted the image from his social media profiles.
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