This Indian cricketer has the most expensive and luxurious home. No, it’s not Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni

Mar 18, 2024 Anita Santosh

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Her career boasts 36 women’s Twenty20 matches and 46 limited-over matches.

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Mridula Jadeja’s Instagram offers glimpses of the palace’s royal interiors. Remarkably, the property is estimated to be valued at Rs 4,500 crore.

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The Ranjit Vilas Palace is not just a residence; it’s an iconic landmark in Rajkot.

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