Ajay Jadeja is a former Indian cricketer and the heir to the royal throne of Jamanagar.
Ajay Jadeja Age
As of 2024, he is 53 years old.
Ajay Jadeja Biography
| Full Name | Ajay Sinhji Jadeja |
| Date of Birth | 1 February 1971 |
| Birth Place | Jamnagar, Gujarat |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) |
| Weight | 72 kgs |
| Education | Graduate from Hindu College |
| Profession | Former Indian Cricket Professional Player, Actor, Commentator |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Social Media |
Ajay Jadeja Family
Ajay Jadeja hails from a prominent royal lineage associated with the erstwhile Nawanagar royal family in Gujarat. His family background is steeped in cricketing history, with notable relatives such as K. S. Ranjitsinhji and K. S. Duleepsinhji, after whom the Ranji and Duleep Trophies are named. Ajay was born to Daulatsinhji Jadeja and Gyanba Jadeja.
In 2000, he married Aditi Jaitly, daughter of Politician Jaya Jaitly. They have two children: Aiman and Ameera.
Ajay Jadeja Heir
On October 12, 2024, Ajay Jadeja was declared the heir to the Jamnagar royal throne by Maharaja Shatrusalyasinhji Jadeja.
| See also: Narayan Jagadeesan Biography |
Ajay Jadeja Early Life & Career
Jadeja completed his schooling at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in New Delhi, where he met his future wife, Aditi Jaitly. He completed his graduation from Hindu College in Delhi.
28 February, 1992 marks his international debut in One Day Internationals (ODIs), where he played against Sri Lanka. Later that year, he played his first Test match against South Africa. Over his career, which spanned until 2000, he participated in 15 Test matches and 196 ODIs. Notably, he was part of the squad that won the 1995 Asia Cup. In the 1996 World Cup Quarter Final, he played one of his memorable innings of 45 runs off just 25 balls against Pakistan. As good batsman he was, so as his fielding abilities.
After retiring from professional cricket, Jadeja ventured into acting and media. He appeared in Bollywood films such as Khel (2003) and Pal Pal Dil Ke Ssaat (2009). He later participated as a contestant on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.
He also works as a cricket commentator and analyst for various news channels. In recent years, Jadeja has taken on mentorship roles, including serving as a mentor for the Afghanistan cricket team during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
Ajay Jadeja Income & Net Worth
As of 2024, his estimated net worth is Rs. 250 crores. He has amass such wealth with his cricketing career, royal lineage, business ventures, contracts, and endorsements.
Ajay Jadeja Awards
- Arjuna Award for Cricket (1997)
- Indian Cricket Cricketer of the Year (1992)
Ajay Jadeja Controversies
His career faced a significant setback when he received a five-year ban from cricket due to match-fixing allegations in 2000; this ban was later contested and partially lifted by a Delhi court in 2003.
FAQs
Ajay Jadeja has been named the next Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, now known as Jamnagar.
His wife Aditi Jaitley, daughter of Jaya Jaitley.
His son name is Aiman.
His father is Daulatsinhji Jadeja who was 3 time Member of Parliament from Jamnagar Loksabha.
Ajay Jadeja was appointed as the mentor/coach of Afghanistan cricket squad for ICC Men Cricket ODI World Cup 2023.
He belongs to the Nawanagar royal family of Jamnagar.
Yes, he is a descendant of the royal Jamnagar family.
Ajay is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78m) tall.
