Former CSK captain Ravindra Jadeja was on Wednesday ruled out of the remaining games of the IPL 2022 season following a rib injury.
In what has sparked a massive social media outrage, reports suggest all is not well between Chennai Super Kings and its former skipper Ravindra Jadeja after the franchise unfollowed the veteran all-rounder on Instagram. This move comes a day after the CSK icon was ruled out of the remaining games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season following a rib injury.
From being appointed as the Yellow Army's captain just days before the start of the 15th edition of the T20 league to getting replaced by veteran skipper MS Dhoni, it has been a roller-coaster ride for Jadeja with CSK this season. The fact that he is now out for the remainder of the season due to a rib injury, is also a development that seems to be fishy.
Also read: IPL 2022: CSK's Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of tournament remainder due to rib injury
On top of that, CSK's official Instagram handle unfollowing Jadeja is bound to unnerve fans of the franchise, especially in the middle of a disastrous season that the team is enduring. These strained dynamics have caught the attention of several fans, who took to Twitter to share their views on the latest development.
Ravindra Jadeja unfollowed by insta account… what is the reason
— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru)CSK unfollow all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Instagram amid rumours of rift
More ➡️ https://t.co/tnFrZuhPkY pic.twitter.com/hef1G9pkNk
*CSK unfollowed all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Instagram.
Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of IPL 2022 with an injury.
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Ravindra Jadeja has been unfollowed by CSK on Instagram. Another Raina situation incoming???👀👀
— League11 (@league11_in)
Ravindra Jadeja removed from captaincy.
Ruled out of IPL due to an Injury.
Then CSK unfollowed him on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/Vrqty3pCnn
Jadeja va Chennai super kings instagram la follow ve pannala ethuvum theriyama thaan oru tracker pu*uthi nu oora emathatha. pic.twitter.com/7uX7aOvwvR
— Vɪᴊᴀʏ (@naVijay6676)Chennai Super Kings official Instagram account unfollowed Jadeja 🥹
Earlier Suresh Raina left the team due to an injury & now Jadeja left the team due to an injury.
Each and every person from CSK didn't supported Jadeja when he was going through bad phase during captaincy and thus their is a rift.
A quality player wasted.
● all-rounder is released from the squad following a rib injury
● 's Instagram handle unfollowed , triggering rumours of a possible between them
● However, if CSK CEO is to be believed, Jadeja was released purely on grounds pic.twitter.com/yU1wbloyO6
Ever since the captaincy saga, which saw a change in guard from Jadeja back to MS Dhoni, rumours of a rift have been floating. In fact, a report in the Indian Express stated that the veteran all-rounder was displeased with the change in captaincy. However, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan rubbished the talk while also confirming that Jadeja will remain with the Yellow Army beyond this season as well.
“Social media, I absolutely do not follow anything. I have no knowledge of what is going on there. What I can tell you is that from the management side, there has been no problem and whatever is there on social media, I’m not aware of. Jadeja firmly remains in the CSK’s scheme of things for the future, always,” he said.
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan reacts on CSK's Instagram handle unfollows Ravindra Jadeja amid rumours of a rift
(📸Credit: BCCI/IPL) pic.twitter.com/K9xq0wVzrc
Kasi said that the player has been ruled out of the season following medical advice after he had injured his rib against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
“Jaddu had an injury during the game against RCB and after that, he didn’t play the game against Delhi Capitals. On medical advice, it has been decided that he cannot participate further in this IPL and he is heading back home. He has been released,” he revealed.
Without Jadeja, Chennai Super Kings' chances of playoffs qualification will be hit further. The Yellow Army is presently at the 9th spot in the IPL 2022 points table and even victories in the remaining three games wouldn't guarantee them playoff progression.