Controversy erupts as Rivaba Jadeja levels shocking allegations against Indian cricketers while praising husband Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja's wife and politician Rivaba Jadeja has ignited a major controversy after her latest remarks on Indian cricketers while praising her husband. Her remarks have ignited a widespread debate across the cricketing community, eliciting strong reactions on social media.

Rivaba Jadeja sparks controversy with Team India comments

Rivaba started off with praise her husband's integrity and honesty. She stated that despite her husband's frequent travel to international locations like London, Dubai, and Australia, Jadeja has successfully maintained distance from negative influences. However, she then made a shocking and unsubstantiated claim, alleging that "other players in the Indian team get involved in wrong activities when they travel abroad."

Rivaba's remarks have raised serious concerns because it directly questions the conduct and overall culture within the Indian cricket team's dressing room. Although Rivaba refrained from naming specific individuals, her comments have fueled intense public discussion regarding the behavior and professional image of Indian cricketers.

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Rivaba's elaborated on her praise for her husband, suggesting that Ravindra could also engage in such alleged 'wrong activities' without needing her permission, but chooses not to because he fully understands his responsibilities as a professional athlete. Moments after these comments surfaced, social media platforms were inundated with backlash. While Rivaba has previously made controversial statements, this instance is considered far more serious because it appears to broadly target the conduct of multiple Indian cricketers simultaneously.

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