IND vs ENG: Jadeja Skips 'Sword' Celebration After Century, Wife Explains Why
Inside the dressing room, Shubman Gill even mimicked Jadeja's iconic sword celebration in anticipation. But on the pitch, Jadeja stood still, composed, his bat held down.
Ravindra Jadeja is known for flair. Not just with the bat or ball, but with the way he celebrates. That familiar flourish, the sword-swinging bat celebration, has become his signature move. But in Manchester, on the final day of a hard-fought Test against England, Jadeja did something unexpected. He didn't do it.
The moment he reached his century against England, fans watching around the world leaned in, expecting the familiar flourish. Especially after the on-field verbal exchange with Ben Stokes, the stage seemed perfectly set for Jadeja to answer with his blade. But he chose restraint over ritual.
It was a moment of surprise not just for spectators but for his own teammates. Inside the Old Trafford dressing room, the Indian squad broke into applause. Captain Shubman Gill, grinning from ear to ear, even mimicked Jadeja's iconic sword celebration in anticipation. But on the pitch, Jadeja stood still, composed, his bat held down.
His wife, Rivaba Jadeja, a BJP MLA from Gujarat, echoed that sentiment in an emotional post on social media. 'No sword, but pure warrior spirit," she wrote, praising the composure and character Jadeja showed when the team needed him the most. A knock to remember, a moment to cherish – made even more special by the collective spirit of Team India," read her post on X (formerly Twitter).
No sword, but pure warrior spirit! 🚩This century from my husband Ravindrasinh Jadeja – was all about grit and determination when the team needed it most.
A knock to remember, a moment to cherish — made even more special by the collective spirit of Team India! 🇮🇳 @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/9eU9WPnr89
— Rivaba Ravindrasinh Jadeja (@Rivaba4BJP) July 27, 2025
Indeed, the 204-run partnership between Jadeja and Washington Sundar turned the match on its head. India had been cornered, England eyeing a certain victory. But the two spin all-rounders batted for over 300 balls, saving the Test and frustrating the hosts on a rain-hit final day.
It was a moral win, if not a numerical one. India still trails 1-2 in the five-match series, but this draw at Old Trafford has tilted momentum heading into the final Test at The Oval, which begins July 31.
In the aftermath of the match, BCCI made a surprise call – reshuffling the squad overnight, bringing in fresh faces for the decider.
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