Rivaba Jadeja, Ravindra Jadeja’s wife and Gujarat minister, recently sparked a significant issue with her statements on Indian players’ lifestyles when on tour abroad. Speaking at a public gathering in Dwarka, she alleged that many players engage in illegal activities during international tours. She did, however, compliment her husband on his ability to retain discipline and avoid such influences.
Rivaba, who has a prominent position in Gujarat’s administration, was discussing the difficulties that athletes encounter when travelling frequently. While expressing her husband’s moral principles, she indicated that some Indian cricketers become involved in wrongdoings on foreign trips. Her words sparked criticism, particularly because she did not name any players or define the types of behaviours she was referring to.
“My husband, the cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, has to travel to many countries like London, Dubai, and Australia to play cricket. Despite this, to this day, he has never touched or engaged in any kind of addiction or vice, because he understands his responsibilities. The rest of the team all indulge in vices, but there is no restriction on them. My husband has been away from home for 12 years; he can do whatever he wants, but he understands his moral duty – what he needs to do” Rivaba Jadeja said at the event.
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“मेरे पति (रवींद्र जडेजा , क्रिकेटर)को लंदन , दुबई, ऑस्ट्रेलिया जैसे अनेकों देशों में खेलने के लिए जाना होता है फिर भी आज दिन तक उन्होंने कभी व्यसन नहीं किया क्योंकि वो अपनी जवाबदारी को समझते हैं @Rivaba4BJP जी , शिक्षा मंत्री गुजरात सरकार #Rivabajadeja #ravindrajadeja pic.twitter.com/OyuiPFPvVa
— राणसिंह राजपुरोहित (@ransinghBJP) December 10, 2025
Ravindra Jadeja traded to Rajasthan Royals
Meanwhile, the star cricketer continues to remain one of India’s most respected all-rounders. He retired from T20Is after India’s T20 World Cup triumph but remains an important part of the ODI and Test setup. Recently, he made headlines after being traded back to the Rajasthan Royals, where he began his IPL career, as part of a major deal involving the Chennai Super Kings and Sanju Samson.

