Ravindra Jadeja added a sharp edge to Rajasthan Royals\u2019 meeting with Gujarat Titans when he sent back former RR captain Jos Buttler in a dramatic moment, triggering one of his signature \u201cpocket\u201d celebrations. Jadeja, who has been part of Rajasthan\u2019s setup this season, struck in the 14th over at a time when Buttler was beginning to look like he could accelerate the innings. The dismissal was followed by a celebration that quickly became the talking point of the match.<\/p>\n
In the 14th over, Buttler tried to go big off the second delivery. However, the shot didn\u2019t carry the way he intended and he ended up finding Donovan Ferreira in the deep.<\/p>\n
What drew immediate attention was Jadeja\u2019s reaction. After taking the wicket, he celebrated with the familiar gesture\u2014handing himself a \u201cpocket\u201d moment by sliding his hand into his pocket while staring toward Buttler as the batter walked off. The intent of the celebration appeared to be a playful jab, suggesting Buttler was \u201cin his pocket\u201d after the dismissal.<\/p>\n
This wasn\u2019t a one-off. Jadeja has already used the same gesture earlier this season, doing it again after getting Nicholas Pooran out against Lucknow Super Giants.<\/p>\n
Jadeja\u2019s strike over Buttler also reflected a broader trend in their T20 encounters. Over the years, the left-arm spinner has been able to keep Buttler under control, particularly during the middle overs.<\/p>\n
Rajasthan\u2019s team management also shaped the build-up to the contest. With regular captain Riyan Parag ruled out due to a hamstring injury, Yashasvi Jaiswal took over the captaincy for the IPL clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Jaiswal captained the side in the IPL for the first time, and after winning the toss he chose to field first. Parag had suffered the hamstring issue during Rajasthan\u2019s previous match, forcing the Royals to make a leadership change ahead of a key fixture in the playoff race.<\/p>\n
At the toss, Jaiswal confirmed Parag\u2019s unavailability and explained the alterations to the playing XI. He also spoke to the mindset of the group despite the setback, saying the team was ready to take on the challenge.<\/p>\n
Jaiswal\u2019s words at the toss captured the mood: \u201cWe are going to bowl first. I think the wicket is pretty good and we want to chase it. Riyan pulled his hamstring last game, so I feel he\u2019ll be coming back soon. Shimron Hetmyer comes in and Yash Raj Punja comes in. That\u2019s the two guys who are coming in. I\u2019m really excited, looking forward to the game.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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