CWC 2023: Ex-Indian Captain’s Key Role In Afghanistan’s Rise In WC

Afghanistan on Sunday (October 15) registered a stunning 69-run win over England in the first major upset of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Afghanistan bundled England out for 215 to script just their second Cricket World Cup win, eight years since their last against Scotland in Australia. This time, it was the defending champions at the receiving end.

Put in to bat on a wicket that had yielded big runs recently, Afghanistan mustered a decent total, but then outdid the England bowlers with their spin trio reigning over the famed English batting line-up.

Afghanistan has witnessed such stunning victory in the World Cup and contribution this Indian former cricketer can’t be ruled out. Ajay Jadeja, the man behind Afghanistan’s rise in the gentleman’s game.

Ahead of the fight, Ajay Jadeja was appointed as the Mentor of the Afghanistan Cricket Team for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Ajay Jadeja plays a key role in Afghanistan cricket team. As a mentor, his role is more than that of a coach. He works with each player. Not only playing technique, he also gives psychological supports to them. His role in upliftment of a younger team is praiseworthy.

Worth mentioning, Ajay Jadeja has played 15 Test matches for India, scoring 576 runs at 26.18 with 4 half-centuries to his name and a best of 96.