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Previous Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja, who is presently the coach of the Afghanistan cricket group, commemorated their historical success over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup on Monday. The Afghans accomplished their first-ever ODI win versus Pakistan by effectively chasing after a target of 283 perform at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
As the winning runs were scored, the Afghanistan group’s dugout appeared with pleasure. Ajay Jadeja, worn Afghanistan’s jersey, was seen exchanging hugs and smiles with the gamers. His contribution to Afghanistan’s success worldwide Cup was acknowledged by previous Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar and previous Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik. Both Tendulkar and Malik credited Jadeja as one of the crucial figures behind Afghanistan’s outstanding efficiencies in the competition. Prior to their success versus Pakistan, Afghanistan had likewise shocked the safeguarding champs, England.
Tendulkar revealed his appreciation for Afghanistan’s efficiency, specifying, “Afghanistan’s efficiency at this World Cup has actually been exceptional … It might perhaps be because of a particular Mr. Ajay Jadeja’s impact,” in a post on the microblogging site ‘X’ (previously Twitter).
Malik applauded Jadeja’s cricketing acumen and his function in assisting Afghanistan play an assaulting design of cricket. “I have actually seen Ajay Jadeja being in their dugout. I have actually dealt with him throughout the 2015 World Cup for among the channels in India. Excellent cricketing mind. Definitely!” stated Malik throughout an interview on the news channel ‘A Sports’. Malik stressed the value of having the ideal individuals around the group.
Ajay Jadeja is understood for his contributions to the historical India-Pakistan cricket competitions. His remarkable knock of 45 run 25 balls, that included handling Waqar Younis, in the 1996 World Cup quarterfinal at Bengaluru is still revered as one of the renowned minutes from the cricketing competition in between the 2 countries.
In Monday’s match, Afghanistan’s triumph was led by the outstanding bowling efficiency of teenage spinner Noor Ahmad, who took 3 wickets for 49 runs. The leading 3 batsmen of Afghanistan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65 ), Ibrahim Zadran (87 ), and Rahmat Shah (77 ), played important functions in the effective run-chase. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi likewise made an unbeaten 47 runs, forming an important collaboration of 96 runs with Shah.
This defeat marks Pakistan’s 3rd successive loss after winning their very first 2 matches in the competition. With 2 wins in 5 matches, Afghanistan reached the 6th position on the points table, while Pakistan stayed at the 5th position based upon net run rate.
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