Correspondent, 21 October: A different side of former Indian cricketer and Pune native Kedar Jadhav has emerged after he recently took part in a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) march. A photograph of the former player dressed in the organization's uniform has currently become a prominent topic of discussion across social media.
The Sangh organized its Vijayadashami festival at Pune's Deccan Gymkhana Colony on October 20. Jadhav participated in the march held during this event. In an image he shared on Instagram, he is seen wearing the complete uniform, comprising a white shirt, khaki trousers, a black cap, and a baton in hand. Accompanied by a message conveying Sangh-related thoughts and developments, he included the note, "The Sangh's march means not just disciplined footsteps…"
Jadhav announced his retirement from all formats of cricket via social media on June 3, 2024, at the age of 41. Prior to his retirement, he had made his entry into international cricket during an ODI match against Sri Lanka on November 16, 2014.
Throughout his international career, he played 73 ODI matches for India, amassing 1,389 runs at an average of 42.09. This tally includes two centuries and six half-centuries. He also contributed with his bowling, taking 27 wickets in ODIs. Furthermore, he scored 58 runs across nine T20 International matches, maintaining a strike rate of 123.23.
In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Jadhav represented the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad franchises. He regularly delivered useful performances, particularly while playing for Chennai under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Across 95 total IPL matches, he scored 1,196 runs at a strike rate of 123.17, a record that features four half-centuries.
