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Ajay Jadeja Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1 February 1971

Age54 Years

BirthplaceJamnagar, Gujarat, India

ProfessionFormer Indian Cricketer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAditi Jaitley

FamilyFather - Daulatsinh Jadeja; Mother - Gyanba Jadeja; Children - Son: Aiman, Daughter: Ameera

Net worthRs. 1,450 crore (as of 2024)

Ajay Jadeja Biography

Former Indian middle-order batsman known for aggressive batting, agile fielding and a memorable 1996 World Cup performance. After retiring from playing, he

Early life and background

Ajay Jadeja was born on 1 February 1971 in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Raised in a family with roots in Gujarat and Kerala, he grew up in an environment connected to cricketing and regional traditions. He attended Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in New Delhi during his school years.

Career

Jadeja made his international entrance in limited-overs cricket on 28 February 1992 against Sri Lanka and debuted in Tests later that year on 13 November 1992 versus South Africa in Durban. Over the 1990s he established himself as an aggressive middle-order batsman and an outstanding fielder, often relied upon to accelerate scoring in the latter stages of an innings.

A defining moment of his playing career came in the 1996 Cricket World Cup when he scored a rapid 45 off 25 balls in a high-pressure quarterfinal against Pakistan. That innings is widely remembered as a turning point that showcased his ability to change the course of a match quickly. He also shared a highest ODI partnership record for the 4th and 5th wicket with Mohammed Azharuddin.

Jadeja represented several domestic sides including Delhi, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir and a Rajasthan Cricket Association President's XI. On the international stage he captained India in a number of One-Day Internationals and finished his Test career on 24 February 2000 against South Africa in Mumbai and his ODI career on 3 June 2000 against Pakistan in Dhaka.

Beyond batting, he had occasional success with the ball, notably taking three wickets for three runs in a single over in a match at Sharjah. After his playing days he took on coaching and mentoring roles, including a stint as coach of the Delhi cricket team in 2015 and being appointed mentor of Afghanistan’s men’s team for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup by the Afghanistan Cricket Board.

Public profile

During his playing career Jadeja was noted for his athleticism in the field and an attacking batting style, favoring shots such as the pull and the hook. He cited Kapil Dev as a favourite cricketer and counted the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore among his preferred venues.

Off the field, Jadeja has been visible in Indian media and entertainment. He appeared in films, acted as a cameo in Kai Po Che and worked as a cricket anchor and analyst for outlets including Zee News and NDTV during major tournaments. He also took part as a contestant in the first season of the celebrity dance program Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.

Personal life

Jadeja is married to Aditi Jaitley, daughter of Jaya Jaitly; the couple married in 2000 and have two children, a son named Aiman and a daughter named Ameera. His parents are Daulatsinh and Gyanba Jadeja; his mother’s family hails from the Allepey district of Kerala. He lists hobbies such as learning languages, playing golf and dancing. His physical profile is commonly listed as around 178 cm in height and approximately 72 kg in weight.

Controversies and later developments

Jadeja’s career was affected by a ban related to match-fixing allegations, which prevented him from playing official cricket for a period. In later years he remained active in cricketing circles through coaching, commentary and mentoring roles.

Latest updates

In 2023 he served as mentor to Afghanistan’s men’s team for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. In October 2024 reports indicate he ascended to a royal position in Jamnagar that changed his financial standing.
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Recent Work

Mentor, Afghanistan Men’s Team

Appointed mentor for Afghanistan’s squad at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 by the Afghanistan Cricket Board.

2023
Coach, Delhi Cricket Team

Served as coach of the Delhi cricket team.

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Made ODI debut in February 1992 and Test debut in November 1992
  2. Memorable 45 off 25 balls in 1996 World Cup quarterfinal against Pakistan
  3. Holds a record ODI partnership for the 4th and 5th wicket with Mohammed Azharuddin
  4. Captained India in multiple ODIs
  5. Worked as cricket analyst and anchor for major Indian news channels
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Net Worth

Rs. 1,450 crore (as of 2024)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ajay Jadeja born?

1 February 1971

What is Ajay Jadeja known for?

Former Indian Cricketer

What is Ajay Jadeja’s marital status?

Married

Who is Ajay Jadeja married to?

Aditi Jaitley

What is Ajay Jadeja’s net worth?

Rs. 1,450 crore (as of 2024)