Former Indian cricket player Ajay Jadeja mentored the Afghanistan cricket team during their amazing success in last year's ODI World Cup, demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship and dedication. According to Naseeb Khan, CEO of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), Jadeja refused to take money for his services despite multiple offers from the board.

Talking about Afghanistan's performance, their team stunned the cricket world with their outstanding performance in the 50-over World Cup 2023. The Afghan team staged a surprising recovery after losing two matches against Bangladesh and India to begin their tournament. Their first triumph came in a remarkable way, as they defeated the defending champions, England.

The momentum gained from that victory encouraged Afghanistan to achieve greater success. They won memorable games against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, showcasing their developing competence in international cricket. Afghanistan ultimately finished sixth in the World Cup points table, highlighting their resilience and competence. This outstanding success was obviously inspired by Ajay Jadeja's guidance. His decision to assist the team without receiving any sort of payment reflects his dedication to the sport and belief in Afghan cricket's future.

"We insisted multiple 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 the money and reward I need'," Khan was quoted as saying by Ariana News