ICC World Cup 2023: Former India Captain Ajay Jadeja Named Afghanistan’s Team Mentor

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Indian captain Ajay Jadeja has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19.

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ACB Appointed former Indian Captain and middle-order batter Ajay Jadeja as AfghanAtalan's Mentor for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

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Jadeja brings a wealth of experience to the role, having played 196 ODIs for India, scoring 5359 runs at an average of 37.47. He is also a veteran of three Cricket World Cups.

Jadeja’s appointment is expected to provide valuable insights and guidance to the Afghan team as they aim to make their mark on the global cricket stage.

Jadeja is one of the most decorated cricketers in India’s history. He is the eighth-highest run-scorer for India in ODIs and has also represented the country in 15 Tests and 111 first-class matches.

One of the standout moments of Jadeja’s career was his memorable cameo in the 1996 Cricket World Cup quarter-final against Pakistan. He scored 45 off just 25 balls, including a remarkable 40 runs off the final two overs against the legendary fast bowler Waqar Younis.

Jadeja’s mentorship is expected to be invaluable to the Afghan team as they prepare for the ODI World Cup. He has a wealth of experience in all formats of the game and can provide valuable guidance on match strategy, batting, and bowling.

Afghanistan will commence their campaign against Bangladesh on October 7 and will be hoping to make a strong impression on the world stage. With Jadeja’s guidance, they have a good chance of achieving their goals.