A video clip of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, two of India’s finest all-rounders, has taken social media by storm. It’s a classic case of friendly banter gone wrong, and it’s pure gold. Here’s what happened: Ashwin, ever the cheeky one, called Jadeja “Sir,” a nickname famously coined by former captain MS Dhoni. Jadeja didn’t take kindly to it. His response? A sharp-tongued retort that left fans in splits and Ashwin, well, probably a bit red-faced.
The video, which surfaced online recently, shows Ashwin playfully asking Jadeja who gave him the “Sir Jadeja” title. Jadeja, quick as ever, credits Dhoni, saying, “Mahi bhai gave me that name.” But when Ashwin presses further, asking why Jadeja got upset over being called “Sir,” the all-rounder doesn’t hold back. “Every time someone calls me ‘Sir,’ it feels like they’re mocking me,” Jadeja says, admitting he let loose a choice word or two at Ashwin for the jab. The exchange is equal parts hilarious and relatable — two mates ribbing each other, with one crossing the line just enough to spark a reaction.
The “Sir Jadeja” moniker isn’t just a random nickname. It was Dhoni who first used it back in 2013, a nod to Jadeja’s flair on the field. When Jadeja delivers — whether it’s a match-winning spell, a stunning catch, or a quickfire knock — social media lights up with “Sir Jade reassure you, Jadeja’s performances are no joke, but the nickname stuck, thanks to Dhoni’s playful endorsement. Problem is, Jadeja says some folks use it to poke fun, and clearly, he’s not a fan of the teasing. Ashwin, it seems, learned that the hard way.
These two have been brothers-in-arms for India, playing crucial roles under Dhoni’s captaincy. Their on-field chemistry has won countless matches — Ashwin with his wily spin and Jadeja with his all-around brilliance. Ashwin, who retired from international cricket during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, boasts 537 Test wickets and 3503 runs in 106 matches. Jadeja, still active in Tests and ODIs, recently shone in the 2025 England Test series, smashing 532 runs at an average of 53.20 and grabbing seven wickets. The man’s a machine. But it’s their off-field camaraderie, laced with moments like this, that shows the human side of these cricketing giants.
Here’s what matters
this video isn’t just about a funny spat. It’s a glimpse into the bond between two players who’ve given their all for India. Jadeja’s T20 retirement after the 2024 World Cup win signals his focus on longer formats, while Ashwin’s international career has drawn to a close. Yet, their legacy — and their banter — lives on, reminding us why cricket is as much about heart as it is about skill.