Virat Kohli’s hug of Ravindra Jadeja after his performance in the 2025 Championship Trophy final led to speculation that Jadeja might be considering retirement.
Ravindra Jadeja made an extraordinary performance on the ball in the final of the championship trophy in Dubai on Sunday for India and New Zealand. The experienced spin all-arounder played a highly economical spell, donated only 30 runs and replaced Tom Latham’s important wicket gate. Jadeja, who is currently playing in ODI and Tests after retiring from T20IS after India’s 2024 T20 World Cup victory, got a warm hug from Virat Kohli at the end of the spell. Although Kohli’s gestures seem friendly, it sparked speculation on social media that Jadeja might retire after the match.
Ravindra Jadeja has played more than 200 ODIs, as well as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (who also face retirement rumors) are one of the most experienced players in the current Indian cricket team.
Virat Kohli ran towards Jadeja and hugged him after his spell (10-0-30-1). If India continues to win the championship trophy, is this probably his last ODI? #indvsnz #ChampionsTrophy pic.twitter.com/srzcfhbf8g
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In the final, the spinners of India shine under tough conditions, in an impressive performance by Kuldeep Yadav (2/40). However, Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell’s half-century competition with New Zealand reached 251, seven centuries and seven centuries.
Mitchell (63 101 goals) and Bracewell (53 of 40 goals) led the Black Hat through the challenging middle stage after choosing to hit the ball first. Despite a strong start, New Zealand’s total does not fully reflect the early momentum they established.
Although they scored 69 with 1 point in the first 10 matches and lost to Varun Chakravarthy (2/45) in the sixth place, Kuldeep moved the tide to India’s support in the introduction of Game 11. His first delivery dismissed Rachin Ravindra, breaking a promising 57 opening partnership. Ravindra hits Hardik Pandya six and two boundaries and is lucky enough to escape the trap of Mohammed Shami.
