The Afghanistan cricket team is playing brilliantly in the T20 World Cup 2024. The team has reached the Super-8 by securing the first position in the Group-C points table with three wins in three matches and 6 points. The Afghan team is currently seen flying its flag in white ball cricket.

The team’s performance was also excellent in the ODI World Cup 2023 played in India last year. The team finished the tournament in sixth place with wins in 4 out of 9 matches. The team also defeated teams like England and Pakistan, mentor Ajay Jadeja was also the reason for this special performance of the team.

Let us tell you that in the ODI World Cup 2023, the Afghanistan Cricket Board appointed former Indian player Ajay Jadeja as a mentor. Meanwhile, such a news related to Ajay Jadeja is coming out, which will make you feel proud. Actually, Jadeja did not take a single penny from the board as a mentor.

Know why Ajay Jadeja did not take a single penny as a mentor?

Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO Naseeb Khan recently revealed that Ajay Jadeja did not take a single rupee to join the team. The board told him several times but Jadeja had taken a firm decision of not taking any fees. Ajay Jadeja said that if the team plays well then this is his reward.

Talking in an interview given to Ariana News, Naseeb Khan said, ‘We requested many times but Jadeja refused to take any money from the Afghanistan Cricket Board for his services during the 2023 ODI World Cup. His response was, ‘If you play well, that’s all I want is money and reward.’