Ajay Jadeja, the former Indian all-rounder, is a hot commodity after masterminding Afghanistan’s surprising success in the ICC World Cup 2023. As their mentor, he helped the underdogs topple giants like England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Netherlands. Their near-triumph against Australia, only thwarted by Maxwell’s mammoth double-hundred, further cemented their fighting spirit.
In a recent interview with Sports Today, Jadeja addressed the growing interest from Pakistan. “I am ready,” he declared, leaving no room for ambiguity. He elaborated, “I poured my heart and experience into the Afghan team. I believe Pakistan once had a similar environment, where unfiltered words flew between teammates.”
Pakistan’s World Cup campaign, marred by five losses and a fifth-place finish, led to Babar Azam’s resignation as captain. Whispers of discontent turned into a roar, and now, Jadeja’s bold statement has ignited a spark.
The Pakistan cricket team is currently in Australia where they are scheduled to take on the hosts Australian cricket team in a 3 match Test series starting from the 14th of December, going on till the 7th of January 2024. After Babar Azam’s resignation as captain of the team, Shan Masood has been appointed the new Pakistan Test team captain and will be his assignment against Australia.
