NEW DELHI: Afghanistan have shed the ‘minnows’ moniker in the ICC ODI World Cup thanks in large part to the influence of the mentor Ajay Jadeja. The former Indian cricketer played a pivotal role in shaping Afghanistan’s performance throughout the World Cup.
Afghanistan were previously considered underdogs to win the tournament, having achieved just one win in the previous two editions, but they finished the last tournament in India with an impressive four victories. Her noteworthy performance ensured a sixth-place finish, securing her place in the Champions Trophy.
They secured the sixth position on the points table after registering memorable victories over England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
In reality, Jonathan Trottthe current coach of Afghanistan cricket teamAnd the team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi He also praised the veteran cricketer for his huge role in Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign.
In a chat with Sports Tak, Jadeja, who has batted 15 Tests and 196 ODIs for India, was asked about taking up a coaching role in the Pakistan cricket team.
“I am ready,” Jadeja said.
“I shared what I learned with the Afghans and I believe Pakistan was once like Afghanistan. You can say anything you want to your teammate’s face,” Jadeja added.
Afghanistan were previously considered underdogs to win the tournament, having achieved just one win in the previous two editions, but they finished the last tournament in India with an impressive four victories. Her noteworthy performance ensured a sixth-place finish, securing her place in the Champions Trophy.
They secured the sixth position on the points table after registering memorable victories over England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
In reality, Jonathan Trottthe current coach of Afghanistan cricket teamAnd the team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi He also praised the veteran cricketer for his huge role in Afghanistan’s World Cup campaign.
In a chat with Sports Tak, Jadeja, who has batted 15 Tests and 196 ODIs for India, was asked about taking up a coaching role in the Pakistan cricket team.
“I am ready,” Jadeja said.
“I shared what I learned with the Afghans and I believe Pakistan was once like Afghanistan. You can say anything you want to your teammate’s face,” Jadeja added.
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Afghanistan will tour India for a three-match T20I series in January. The series will start on January 11 and run until January 17.
The first match of the three-match T20I series is scheduled to be played on January 11 in Mohali, followed by the second and third matches on January 14 and 17 in Indore and Bengaluru, respectively.
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