'Jadeja bhai ke isliye haters nahi hain' - Fans react to Ravindra Jadeja's response to former all-rounder's claims

Ravindra Jadeja, the all-rounder for Team India, disagrees with Kapil Dev's assertion that the Indian Premier League (IPL) and money have made modern players conceited. Such inquiries, in Jadeja's opinion, arise after India loses one or two games.

During an interview recently published by The Week magazine, Kapil said that the current crop of Indian cricketers appeared to have developed a sense of entitlement due to their high salaries. He said that they appeared to believe they knew everything.

Jadeja was questioned about Kapil's comments at the pre-match press conference prior to the third One-Day International against West Indies. He said, “I didn’t know when he said this. I don’t search too many things on social media. Everyone has their own opinion. It’s nothing like that. Everybody is enjoying their game and working hard. Players are not taking their place in the team for granted. Whenever they are getting chances, they are giving their 100 per cent and trying to win games for India."

Such questions crop up when India loses a game: Ravindra Jadeja

The former Chennai Super Kings skipper spoke about why these comments or queries arise with Indian cricket. He said, “Such questions crop up when India loses a game. Nobody is arrogant. Everybody is representing India. We are working hard and playing for the country. There is no personal agenda.”  

The batting all-rounder spoke about the responsibility on the players ahead of a busy year ahead. He said, “Obviously there is responsibility. Performing in a major tournament is a dream of any player. The Asia Cup and World Cup are coming up. I will keep working hard and try to improve in areas where I can do better. I will also work on my fitness so that on the ground I can give my 100 per cent. I will definitely take the responsibility that the team has given me.”

As one of the team's more experienced players, Jadeja has a great deal riding on his performance in important forthcoming competitions including the Asia Cup as well as the World Cup. The 34-year-old is eager to play up to the expectations the team has of him. He has been in excellent form in all formats and will be continuing to perform when the team requires him the most.

Fans react to Ravindra Jadeja's response to former all-rounder's claims :

Jadeja said "Former players have the right to share the opinion but I don't think there is any arrogance in this team - everyone is working so hard, no one is taking anything granted, this is a good bunch of boys, there is no personal agenda". pic.twitter.com/xYIC7LAjVe

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 1, 2023

Then where is icc trophy 😂

— KM (@KMLMCR) August 1, 2023

This is what SG and KD was talking about, arrogance.

— GOATzema (@Hasta_El_Madrid) August 1, 2023

But there is lot of poltics going in

— DiaZ (@IsHan552Chandel) August 1, 2023

Kick that reporter or interviewer who is asking this question. Why asking players about their opinion? They would have already known what is happening. This just degrades players like Kapil Dev who has given the first WC to India

— Ziya (@Ziyab07) August 1, 2023

Kapil dev and sunil gavaskar ko bhaw mat do.. Unka budhapa aa gaya hai.

— `´ (@AnICTFan) August 1, 2023

Kapil Dev is pure clown, oh remember he is the same guy who passed this statement " Deepak Hooda should replace Kohli at no 3 in T20 World Cup 2022 " 🤣🤣🤣

— Stuud (@Stuud_Souren) August 1, 2023

Why Kapil Dev talk so much nonsense these days

— Shubham Aryan (@Shubham43358099) August 1, 2023

Jadeja is far better allrounder than minnow basher Chupil dev

— Philantrophist (@kirtket1) August 1, 2023