Ravindra Jadeja, one of Indian cricket’s biggest stars, has had a long and illustrious career in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Currently a core member of the Chennai Super Kings, Jadeja’s journey to success began with the Rajasthan Royals, where he partnered with the legendary Shane Warne. Warne, who wrote about Jadeja in his autobiography No Spin, revealed that he gave the left-handed all-rounder a “longer rope” due to his immense talent, but eventually, they had to deal with Jadeja’s lack of discipline.
Warne recalled how Jadeja would often show up late to training sessions, which became a concern. “Ravi Jadeja was always late,” Warne wrote. “First, there was a bit of confusion with bags and stuff, so I let it slide. Second time, no good – the bus left at 9 am for training, and he wasn’t on it, so he had to make his own way to the ground and, of course, was late again. On the way back after training, I stopped the bus halfway to the hotel and said, ‘Guys, we had someone late again this morning. Ravi, mate, get off here and walk home.’ One of his mates made a fuss, so I told him to get off too, and they could walk back to the hotel together. No one was late after that.”
Despite the difficulties, Jadeja’s impressive skills and natural enthusiasm won Warne’s respect. In his autobiography, Warne wrote that Jadeja would always call him “sir” and reminisce about their time together. Warne also jokingly boasted that he should be entitled to a 10% share of Jadeja’s earnings, a testament to the bond they formed during their time together in the Rajasthan Royals.
Jadeja’s journey to the top is a testament to his perseverance and talents, and his relationship with Shane Warne is a key part of that story. As he continues to ply his trade in the IPL, fans and pundits alike can look back on his early days in the league and marvel at the progress he has made under the guidance of a legend like Warne. With his impressive skills and impressive career, Ravindra Jadeja remains one of the IPL’s most beloved and respected stars.
Original Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/ipl-when-shane-warne-kicked-ravindra-jadeja-off-bus-walk-hotel-9891252/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-17 22:17:00
