Ravindra Jadeja becomes father of baby girl

Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja today became father of a baby girl.

"Rivaba (Reeva Jadeja, Ravindra's wife) gave a birth to a baby girl at a private hospital here," sources close to the player said, adding health condition of both the mother and new-born is normal.

An all-rounder, Jadeja is playing India's match against Sri Lanka at The Oval in the Champions Trophy, which is currently underway.

The left-handed batsman spoke to his wife and other family members through video conference, added sources.

The news came hours before today's game at The Oval.

"After MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina, Sir Ravindra Jadeja has been blessed with a baby daughter.#CSK congrats and best wishes," read a message on his official twitter handle.
 

Batsman Suresh Raina tweeted, "Congratulations Riva & @imjadeja! Welcome to an amazing world of parenthood. Wishing you a blissful future with your little bundle of joy!"

Fans greeted Jadeja and his wife on Twitter.

Jadeja and Rivaba Solanki had on April 17 last year tied the knot at a grand ceremony held here.