Virat Kohli's Hug To Jadeja Sparks Retirement Rumors – What’s Next For The Star All-Rounder?

Ravindra Jadeja played a fantastic match in the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. He bowled 10 overs, gave away only 30 runs, and took the important wicket of Tom Latham. His brilliant performance helped India dominate the match. However, what caught everyone’s attention was Virat Kohli’s emotional hug for Jadeja after his spell.

Jadeja’s outstanding bowling restricted New Zealand’s runs.
Virat Kohli’s hug led to rumors of Jadeja’s ODI retirement.
Michael Bracewell’s fifty helped New Zealand post a total of 251 runs.

Kohli’s Hug To Jadeja – A Sign Of Retirement?

When Jadeja finished his spell, he got his floppy hat from the umpire. At that moment, Virat Kohli walked towards him and gave him a tight hug. This moment quickly became a topic of discussion.

Many fans recalled that Kohli also hugged Ravichandran Ashwin before he retired from ODIs. Similarly, he gave a warm farewell hug to Steve Smith, who recently retired after Australia’s exit from the tournament.

At 36 years old, Jadeja is one of the top candidates to retire from ODIs. With the next ODI World Cup in 2027, his chances of making the squad are very low.

New Zealand’s Batting Performance – Bracewell Leads The Charge

New Zealand fought hard with the bat and reached 251 runs.

Top Performers:

Michael Bracewell: Scored a quick fifty to boost New Zealand’s total.
Daryl Mitchell: Played a steady 63-run knock.
Kuldeep Yadav & Varun Chakravarthy: Took two wickets each for India.

What’s Next For Jadeja?

While Jadeja has not made any official statement, his age and Kohli’s hug suggest that retirement might be near. If he steps away from ODIs, fans will surely miss his all-round brilliance. However, he may still continue playing in Tests and T20s.

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Jadeja’s performance in the final was outstanding, but Kohli’s hug made fans wonder if it was a farewell gesture. As the cricket world waits for an announcement, Jadeja’s future in ODIs remains uncertain.

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