Ravindra Jadeja, an all-rounder for Team India, has a father named Anirudhsinh. Anirudhsinh says he doesn’t rely on his son for money. Instead, he pays his bills with his late wife’s pension.
Ravindra Jadeja lives in a big, four-story house in Jamnagar. His father stays in their original 2BHK apartment. It’s in the same city, but they don’t live together. Anirudhsinh explained to Divya Bhaskar about his difficult bond with his son:
“I have some land in my village. I manage my expenses from the ₹20,000 pension of my wife. I live alone in a 2BHK flat. I have a house-help who cooks for me. I am living my life on my own terms. Even in my 2BHK flat, there is still a separate room for Ravindra.”
Anirudhsinh discussed how he and his daughter worked extremely hard, even taking on the role of a watchman to help Ravindra Jadeja follow his cricketing goal.
He stated that the all-rounder from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has broken off relationships with his family.
“We have worked very hard to make Ravindra a cricketer. I used to carry 20-litre milk cans on my shoulder to earn money. I have even worked as a watchman. We come from a humble background. His sister has done even more than me. She took care of him as a mother. However, he hasn’t kept any relations with his sister either.”
Anirudhsinh said that Ravindra Jadeja’s wife, Rivaba, caused a schism between their family. He stated that shortly after their marriage, she compelled the renowned cricketer to relinquish ownership of his eatery.
“Right after their marriage, there was a dispute regarding the ownership of Ravindra’s restaurant. She (Rivaba) told him to transfer the ownership of the restaurant to her name. They even had a major fight because of that. His sister thought that he would manage things from now on, and agreed to sign.” Anirudhsinh added
Ravindra Jadeja’s father rejected claims that the cricketer’s in-laws gave him an Audi as a wedding gift. Anirudhsing stated that Rivaba’s parents just bought a new house with their son’s money.
“The news of Ravindra’s in-laws having a successful business is false. The Audi car was ordered by Ravindra himself. The cheque was in our name. If they had had a business, his mother-in-law wouldn’t be doing a job. Their family used to live in railway quarters. They very recently purchased a bungalow worth ₹2 crore from Ravindra’s money.”
Anirudhsinh proposed that Ravindra’s sister, Naynaba, cry in memory of her brother during Rakshabandhan.
“I don’t call Ravindra, and I don’t need him. He is not my father; I am his father. He is the one who is supposed to call me. All of this makes me cry. His sister also weeps on Rakshabandhan.” he concluded
Ravindra Jadeja and Rivaba were married in April 2016. The couple’s first child, a daughter, was born in 2017.
“Getting better” – Ravindra Jadeja on his hamstring injury
Recently, Ravindra Jadeja played for Team India in their first Test against England at home. The event is part of a five-game series.
Jadeja did well, especially in his batting role during the game in Hyderabad. He achieved a score of 87 in the initial innings for India. He was also effective during his bowling shifts, securing five wickets over two innings.
But Jadeja experienced a hamstring injury while playing, and this prevented him from participating in the second Test in Visakhapatnam. The 35-year-old Jadeja provided an update about his health status by sharing a message on Instagram:
“Getting better????#NCA”
We’re waiting to see if Ravindra Jadeja gets totally fit before the next third Test. India and England will face off in this game. It’s happening in Rajkot, starting on February 15.