Ajay Jadeja Bio, Birthday, Birthsign, Birthplace, Height and Profession

Ajay Jadeja, born on February 1, 1971, in India, is a former cricketer who represented the Indian national team. He played as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Jadeja made his international debut in 1992 and went on to have a successful career in cricket. Jadeja was known for his aggressive batting style and was often considered a hard-hitting middle-order batsman. He played a crucial role in India's victory in the 1996 Cricket World Cup, where he scored a quickfire century against Pakistan in the quarterfinals. This innings is still remembered as one of the finest in World Cup history. During his career, Jadeja played 15 Test matches and 196 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India. He scored a total of 576 runs in Test matches, including a highest score of 96. In ODIs, he amassed 5359 runs at an average of 37.47, with a highest score of 119. He also took 23 wickets in Tests and 62 wickets in ODIs. Apart from his batting and bowling skills, Jadeja was also an exceptional fielder. He was known for his agility and acrobatic catches, often saving crucial runs for his team. His fielding abilities earned him the reputation of being one of the best fielders of his time. Jadeja's cricket career faced a setback in 2000 when he was banned for five years by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his alleged involvement in match-fixing. However, his ban was later reduced to four years by an appellate committee. After serving his ban, Jadeja made a brief comeback to domestic cricket but did not represent the national team again. Following his retirement from cricket, Jadeja ventured into various other fields. He worked as a cricket commentator and analyst, providing insights and expert opinions during cricket matches. He also appeared as a cricket expert on television shows and hosted his own sports-based talk show. Jadeja's love for sports extended beyond cricket. He participated in the Indian version of the reality show "Dancing with the Stars" in 2005, showcasing his dancing skills to a wider audience. He also had a keen interest in motorsports and participated in car rallies. In addition to his sporting endeavors, Jadeja has been involved in philanthropic activities. He has supported various charitable causes and