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Xtra Time Web Desk:  Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, sharing an emotional post on Instagram. The tribute came after Jadeja announced his retirement from T20 internationals, following India's triumphant victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 last month in the Caribbean.

Jadeja posted a sketch of a picture where he is seen standing alongside his loved ones, holding the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy. In his post, he reflected on his late mother, who passed away in 2005 when he was just 17 and a member of the Indian U19 team. "Whatever I’m doing on the field, it’s a tribute to you," Jadeja wrote.

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The 2024 T20 World Cup win, led by captain Rohit Sharma, saw India end their 17-year-long wait for the title with a thrilling final victory against South Africa at Kensington Oval. Jadeja, a vital part of the squad, expressed his gratitude and pride in his farewell post, calling the victory the ‘pinnacle’ of his T20I career. "With a heart full of gratitude, I bid farewell to T20 internationals. Like a steadfast horse galloping with pride, I’ve always given my best for my country and will continue to do so in other formats. Winning the T20 World Cup was a dream come true, a pinnacle of my T20 International career. Thank you for the memories, the cheers, and the unwavering support," Jadeja wrote.

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In his T20I career, which began in 2009, Jadeja played 74 matches, scoring 515 runs at an average of 21.45 with a top score of 46 not out. He also took 54 wickets with an economy rate of 7.13. Jadeja’s retirement follows those of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who also recently stepped away from T20Is. Despite his departure from the T20I setup, Jadeja remains a key player for India in Test and ODI formats.