POBNEWS24, Dhaka May 30, 2023 : Mohit Sharma needs 10 runs from the last two balls. Ravindra Jadeja on strike. Can this Indian all-rounder take 10 runs from the last two balls from Mohit who has not digested a single boundary in the previous four balls?
The entire Motera stadium then fell into pin-drop silence. The supporters of both teams are silent. The match is like a pendulum swinging both ways. But he who is on strike has developed a great determination in him. Either way, the ball must be sent out of bounds. The thought is the action, the fifth ball is over the boundary. He hit the boundary in the last ball.
As soon as the desired victory is confirmed, he runs with both hands extended with the bat. The teammates who came down the field tried to catch Jadeja. But he dodged everyone and went straight to Dhoni standing in the dugout. He went and jumped on Dhoni’s lap. As if all the credit for this win is reserved for Dhoni alone. He should go and express his gratitude first. Dhoni also hugged Jadeja who jumped like a baby. After a few moments, the two separated.
But just a year ago the picture was different. By making this Jadeja the captain, his performance was lost, along with Chennai Super Kings.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni voluntarily quit the Chennai Super Kings. The objective is to bring new leadership. Who will lead the team when he retires? From that thought, the weight of leadership was placed on the shoulders of Ravindra Jadeja.
Regular cricketer of the national team. Excellent performer and great consistency. Dhoni created an extraordinary opportunity for such a cricketer to become a future leader. Dhoni’s management also accepted this.
But surprisingly, the champion team instantly became the bottom team. Losing match after match. Chennai Super Kings were not well known. Everything is fine, only the field performance is missing. Jadeja himself was out of rhythm. In the end, Jadeja was forced to step down from the leadership seat himself. Dhoni once again wore the armband of captaincy.
But what has happened since then. Chennai had to withdraw from the group stage. Jadeja also got injured after leaving the baton of leadership. That is why he was not seen on the field in the last part of the IPL. Many people said that maybe he will say goodbye to Chennai out of shame.
But exactly one year later, Chennai Super Kings took home the title for the fifth time with Jadeja’s bat. Jadeja was born in Gujarat. It can be said that he gave the title to Chennai at home.
As he left the team midway through the IPL due to injury, many questions started to arise. It was heard in various circles that he has been seated. There was even a question about whether Jadeja will be kept in Chennai this year or not.
In the end, it can be seen that Chennai has built a team by keeping him. Along with that, Jadeja is one of the most consistent cricketers in Dhoni’s team this year. He has taken 20 wickets in 16 matches in this year’s IPL. Even though he did not get many runs with the bat, he did the main job at the required time. He scored 15 runs in six balls in the final. But he hit a six and a boundary in the last two balls to win the team.
After the match, Jadeja dedicated this victory to Dhoni and said, “The name of the special member of our team is Mahendra Singh Dhoni.” I dedicate this victory to him. I got huge support in every field I went to play. Thanks to all those supporters too.’
He is very happy to win the trophy in his hometown. Jadeja said, ‘It is definitely a joy, a pride to stand in front of the fans of my hometown and win the fifth title. I am from Gujarat. I won the title in front of them. That’s why I feel special.’
