Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shocked the world on Sunday when he decided to quit the T20I format. The 35-year-old had a below-par T20 World Cup with the bat and ball which shocked many fans. This is the 3rd player retirement to take place after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had decided to quit the format.
The 35-year-old played 74 matches for India scoring 515 runs with the bat and picking 54 wickets with the ball. The retirement of Ravindra Jadeja will create a huge void in the Indian team as they get ready for the next T20 World Cup in 2026 to be held in India and Sri Lanka. On that note, let us take a look at 3 players who can replace Ravindra Jadeja in team India’s T20 squad.
3 players who can replace Ravindra Jadeja
Nitish Reddy
The young all-rounder from Sunrisers Hyderabad had a standout season with the bat during the IPL 2024 season. Not only is the youngster good with the bat he is also an able medium pacer who can bowl at decent clicks.
Washington Sundar
The towering figure, standing at 6’1” possesses substantial T20 experience, having played 43 T20Is for India since his debut in 2017. He has often been a formidable second fiddle, particularly during bilateral series, consistently delivering impressive performances with both bat and ball when called upon.
Krunal Pandya
The lefty all-rounder is akin to Jadeja, having an ability to bowl fast and economical spells. Additionally, the Gujarat-born also possesses valuable experience bowling at different situations of the game. One of Hardik Pandya’s elder brother’s unique selling points is his proficiency as a left-arm spinner who, akin to Jadeja, prefers to dart the ball in rather than giving it too much air.
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