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Ravindra Jadeja entertains with mimicry in India dressing room ahead of SL match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Ravindra Jadeja entertains with mimicry in India dressing room ahead of SL match
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 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
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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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