Ravindra Jadeja entertains with mimicry in India dressing room ahead of SL match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Ravindra Jadeja showcased his lighter side by mimicking Kuldeep Yadav in the India dressing room during a warm-up match against a Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. The moment, caught on camera, featured Jadeja performing a bowling-style action as head coach Gautam Gambhir watched and laughed. This practice match marks Jadeja's return to the team as they prepare for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning in Galle on August 15. His presence in the lineup is critical, especially with injuries affecting other players, including Shubman Gill.
- •Jadeja's mimicry brought a light moment amid injury concerns.
- •The warm-up match serves as India's only red-ball preparation.
- •India aims to bounce back after recent series defeats.
- •Jadeja claimed two wickets on the first day of the warm-up.
- •The first Test against Sri Lanka starts on August 15.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Ravindra Jadeja’s Kuldeep Yadav imitation leaves Gautam Gambhir in splits - Watch
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ravindra Jadeja, Gautam Gambhir share a light moment: India all-rounder mimics Kuldeep Yadav in dressing room during practice match vs SL
"Ravindra Jadeja entertained teammates by mimicking Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling action, leaving Gautam Gambhir laughing during India’s Colombo warm-up match. Devdutt Padikkal impressed with an unbeaten 142, boosting his chances for the opening Test. Jadeja scored 63 and Manav Suthar added 41 as India reached 357/6. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel disappointed, managing just two and one respectively.
"While the ongoing injuries to Gill and Sudarshan might put the Indian dressing room in a sombre mood, Jadeja made sure to make coach Gautam Gambhir with his mimicry.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:00 AMRavindra Jadeja’s Kuldeep Yadav imitation leaves Gautam Gambhir in splits - Watch
Ravindra Jadeja entertained teammates by mimicking Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling action, leaving Gautam Gambhir laughing during India’s Colombo warm-up match. Devdutt Padikkal impressed with an unbeaten 142, boosting his chances for the opening Test. Jadeja scored 63 and Manav Suthar added 41 as India reached 357/6. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel disappointed, managing just two and one respectively.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 1:30 PMRavindra Jadeja, Gautam Gambhir share a light moment: India all-rounder mimics Kuldeep Yadav in dressing room during practice match vs SL
While the ongoing injuries to Gill and Sudarshan might put the Indian dressing room in a sombre mood, Jadeja made sure to make coach Gautam Gambhir with his mimicry.
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