• Ajay Jadeja has taken the position of Afghanistan's team mentor for the ODI World Cup 2023.

  • Afghanistan's World Cup journey will kick off with their match against Bangladesh in Dharamshala on October 7.

ODI World Cup 2023: Ajay Jadeja takes on role of Afghanistan’s team mentor
Ajay Jadeja assumes the position of Afghanistan's team mentor for the ODI World Cup 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has made a significant announcement by appointing former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja as the mentor for the Afghanistan National Cricket Team in preparation for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. This strategic move signifies Afghanistan’s intent to harness Jadeja’s wealth of cricketing experience to enhance their performance in the upcoming tournament.

Afghanistan’s World Cup preparations and mentor’s role

As Afghanistan readies itself for the ODI World Cup 2023, they have been diligently preparing for the competition, which kicks off on October 5. Their first warm-up fixture against South Africa was unfortunately affected by rain in Thiruvananthapuram. However, they remain undeterred and are gearing up to face Sri Lanka in their next war🐼m-up fixture, scheduled for October 3, 2023, in Guwaha🧸ti.

Afghanistan’s World Cup journey officially commences with their opening game against Bangladesh, which is sꦺet to take place in Dharamshala on October 7, 2023.

To better acclimatize to Indian conditions and fine-tune their strategies, Afghanistan have enlisted the services of Jadeja as their mentor. This marks Jadeja’s first international assignment, and his role will encompass guiding and advising the team, drawing from his extensive cricketing knowledge.

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Ajay Jadeja’s cricketing legacy

Jadeja boasts an illustrious cricketing career, having represented India in 196 ODIs  from 1992 to 2000. He was a pivotal part of the Indian cricket team during three consecutive World Cup campaigns. One of his most iconic moments in cricket came during the 1996 World Cup quarter-finals when he played a match-winning innings against Pakistan, a knock that continues to𝓀 be celebrated as a masterclass in🍷 finishing.

Jadeja’s impact on Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign

The appointment of Jadeja as the mentor of the Afghanistan team signifies a strategic move to bolster their World Cup preparations. His vast experience, particularly in white-ball cricket, will be invaluable in honing Afghanistan’s skills and strategies. The team aspires to make a strong impression in the tournament and aims to overcome past challenges by seeking guidance from a cricketing legend.

The ACB officially disclos༺ed the appointme🌳nt news on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

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

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