Ajay Jadeja was one of the biggest stories of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 from an Indian point of view, as he was part of the Afghanistan cricket team’s coaching staff as Asian outfit script an incredible campaign that stunn the odds to finish 6th in the table after beating former champions England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Ajay Jadeja had join Afghanistan’s coaching staff just days before the tournament and earn widespread praise for his role in the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team incredible display on Indian soil.
He was part of former England cricketer Jonathan Trott’s coaching staff for the two-month duration of the World Cup 2023.
Ajay Jadeja’s role has notice by T20 franchise leagues around the world and has earn him a big contract.
The former Indian cricketer has sign a contract with Indian Premier League Mumbai Indians’ sister franchise, MI Emirates, who play in the UAE-based International League T20.
Ajay Jadeja has appoint as the batting coach of MI Emirates for the upcoming 2024 ILT20.
The second season of the ILT20 will start on 19th January 2024 with a clash between the Sharjah Warriors and Gulf Giants at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
MI Emirates will play their first match against the Dubai Capitals on 20th January 2024.
As Ajay Jadeja will be the batting coach, ex-Indian all-rounder Robin Singh will be the head coach of the franchise.
Robin Singh and Ajay Jadeja share an old bond, having teammates for the Indian cricket team in the 90’s.
Three-time IPL-winner Mitcehll McClenaghan will return to the MI franchise, having appoint as the bowling coach.
Vinay Kumar (assistant coach) and James Franklin (fielding coach) will resume their roles from last season with the MI franchise.
MI Emirates will be lead by Nicolas Pooran with Ambati Rayudu set to play for them in the 2024 season.
