CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Former Indian cricket team player Kedar Jadhav is in the spotlight after taking part in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Vijayadashami celebrations. During the programme held in Pune, Jadhav was seen in the RSS uniform, carrying a staff in his hand and participating in a route march. He shared pictures from the event on his social media account, after which the images became a topic of discussion online.
Kedar Jadhav took part in the RSS Vijayadashami programme held at Deccan Gymkhana Colony in Pune on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. During the event, he was seen wearing a white shirt, khaki trousers and a black cap. He also held a staff in his hand. Sharing the pictures on his Instagram account, Jadhav also posted a message linked to the activities and ideas of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
The 41-year-old Jadhav has been active in social activities since retiring from cricket. He announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on June 3, 2024. He represented the Indian team in One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals. He was known for his useful batting and off-spin bowling. In the Indian Premier League, he also played for teams including Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kedar Jadhav played a total of 82 international matches for India, including 73 One Day Internationals and nine T20 Internationals. In ODI cricket, he scored 1,389 runs and also took 27 wickets. He has two centuries and six half-centuries to his name. In the IPL, he scored 1,196 runs in 95 matches.
After Jadhav’s pictures in the RSS uniform surfaced, discussion began among sports fans and social media users. He has previously also been in the headlines for taking part in Sangh activities. Jadhav joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2025. However, this time the main reason for the discussion is his participation in the Vijayadashami celebration and the pictures of the route march.
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