Rajendrasinh Jadeja served as BCCI’s official referee dies due to Covid-19 at 66

Former Saurashtra pacer and BCCI match referee Rajendrasinh Jadeja has died due to COVID-19, the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) said on Sunday. Jadeja was 66.

“Everyone at SCA are deeply saddened on the untimely demise of Rajendrasinh Jadeja, one of the most remarkable yesteryear cricketers of Saurashtra. He left for heavenly abode today early morning fighting a hard battle against COVID-19,” the SCA said in a



statement.

Rajendrasinh was one of the finest right-arm medium pacers and a remarkable all-rounder. He played 50 first-class matches and 11 List A games, taking 134 and 14 wickets respectively.

Rajendrasinh served as the BCCI’s official referee in 53 first-class matches, 18 List A games and 34 T20s.

He also served as selector, coach and team manager of Saurashtra Cricket Association.