ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Ravindra Jadeja to take the final call? hug with Virat Kohli sparks speculation
Xtra Time Web Desk: As India and New Zealand are taking on eachother in the finals of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, fans have stored their attention on the ground. Meanwhile, a moment between Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja gathered the spotlight.
After completion of India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's 10 overs, Virat Kohli was found sharing a warm embrace with Ravindra Jadeja that introduced a new speculation on whether Jadeja will take his final call on his career! It is important to remind the mind about Kohli's hug with Steve Smith after India's semi-final against Australia. During the customary handshake, the two exchanged a visibly emotional conversation. After some hours, Aussie star announced his retirement.
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A similar moment occurred last year when Kohli was seen having an emotional chat with off-spinner R Ashwin during the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane. Just hours later, Ashwin shocked many by announcing his retirement from all formats of the game, stepping away midway through a high-profile series.
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Rumours suggested that Rohit Sharma would discuss his future with chief selector Ajit Agarkar after the final, even as India prepared to take on their familiar foes in the grand finale in Dubai. After India's T20 World Cup triumph in June 2024, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma retired from T20I cricket hence the possibilities are high of having similar calls. All eyes will be on the match which team lifts the trophy and if anyone leaves the final call for fans!