#JadduFacts: 10 made-up facts about Sir Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is not your usual cricketer. He is more of an entertainer than a cricketer, and the word ‘Sir’ often being associated with him is a prime example. Here are 10 made-up facts that we have accumulated with the help of our fans around the internet.

Now, don’t get us wrong. We love Jadeja, and this article is meant for humour only. We understand how hard his road to the Indian team has been and we appreciate what he has done for the country.

Taking that into consideration, knowing the fun guy that Jadeja is, it won’t be surprising if the all-rounder decides to come up with his own series of #JadduFacts. Plus, cricket needs its own version of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

• Jadeja’s contact name is saved as Mr. Cricket in Michael Hussey’s phone.
• It was Lord Mountbatten who gave Jadeja the ‘Sir’ title.

• It was Jadeja who had called Jose Mourinho special. Ever since, the Chelsea manager is known as the Special One.
• Whenever Jadeja is late to a team training session, coach Ravi Shashtri punishes the rest of them for being punctual.
• Maharana Pratap’s horse Chetak, who had died in the Battle of Haldighati, reincarnated as Ravindra Jadeja’s horse in this lifetime.

• Once Jadeja threw a ball towards the sky. That ball is known as the SUN now. (Contributed by Avik Lavigne)
• Jadeja was born in a place which is now known as the "Lord’s" cricket ground. (Contributed by Mamoon Khan)
• There is an electricity shortage in India every time Jadeja charges his phone. (Contributed by Shubham Sanghvi)
• Jadeja has his own unique email address. It’s [email protected]! (Contributed by Yuvraj Gagneja)
• Jadeja had a fight with Hulk once. The loser had to paint himself green. (Contributed by Sunny Sethi)