'Cricketers indulge in wrongful activities when touring abroad' - Ravindra Jadeja’s wife makes shocking claims on Indian players

Published - 12 Dec 2025, 13:34 IST | Updated - 12 Dec 2025, 13:48 IST

Ravindra Jadeja’s wife and Gujarat minister Rivaba Jadeja recently triggered a major controversy with her recent comments about the lifestyle of Indian cricketers while touring abroad. Speaking at a public event in Dwarka, she claimed that many players indulge in wrongful activities during overseas tours. However, she praised her husband for maintaining discipline and staying away from such influences.

Rivaba, who holds a notable position in the Gujarat government, was speaking about the challenges faced by athletes who travel frequently. While stating her husband's moral values, she suggested that several Indian cricketers get caught up in wrongdoings during foreign tours. Her comments have triggered debates, especially because she refrained from naming any player or specifying what kind of activities she was referring to.

"My husband, the cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, has to travel to many countries like London, Dubai, and Australia to play cricket. Despite this, to this day, he has never touched or engaged in any kind of addiction or vice, because he understands his responsibilities. The rest of the team all indulge in vices, but there is no restriction on them. My husband has been away from home for 12 years; he can do whatever he wants, but he understands his moral duty - what he needs to do" Rivaba Jadeja said at the event.

"मेरे पति (रवींद्र जडेजा , क्रिकेटर)को लंदन , दुबई, ऑस्ट्रेलिया जैसे अनेकों देशों में खेलने के लिए जाना होता है फिर भी आज दिन तक उन्होंने कभी व्यसन नहीं किया क्योंकि वो अपनी जवाबदारी को समझते हैं @Rivaba4BJP जी , शिक्षा मंत्री गुजरात सरकार #Rivabajadeja #ravindrajadeja

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Meanwhile, the star cricketer continues to remain one of India’s most respected all-rounders. He retired from T20Is after India’s T20 World Cup triumph but remains an important part of the ODI and Test setup. Recently, he made headlines after being traded back to the Rajasthan Royals, where he began his IPL career, as part of a major deal involving the Chennai Super Kings and Sanju Samson.