INR 1450 Cr! Ajay Jadeja Gets Past Virat Kohli's Net Worth; Here's How

Ajay Jadeja beats Virat Kohli to become richest Indian cricketer (@Vipintiwari952,@Kohlixnats_one8/X.com)Ajay Jadeja beats Virat Kohli to become richest Indian cricketer (@Vipintiwari952,@Kohlixnats_one8/X.com)

In an announcement made on the auspicious day of Dussehra, former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has been named the heir to the Jamnagar Royal Throne in Gujarat. By inheriting this royal title, Jadeja stands to gain control of a fortune estimated at over ₹1,450 crore, which would make him the wealthiest sports personality in India, surpassing even Virat Kohli's staggering net worth, estimated at around ₹1,000 crore as reported by Cricketnext.

Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja's lineage is deeply tied to the Jamnagar royal family. His father, Daulatsinghji Jadeja, was a three-time Member of Parliament, and the family has long-standing historical ties to cricket as well. The Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy are named after his royal relatives, KS Ranjitsinhji and KS Duleepsinhji, who were influential figures in Indian cricket.

Ajay Jadeja overtakes Virat Kohli in net worth

Meanwhile, Ajay Jadeja also followed the same path to try his hand at cricket. From 1992-2000, Jadeja played 15 Test matches and 196 ODIs for Team India. He also ventured into entertainment showbiz with a couple of reality shows before transitioning into cricket broadcasting as a commentator.

Having said that, Maharaja Jamsaheb expressed his joy on Dussehra, stating that Ajay Jadeja's acceptance of the role would greatly benefit the people of Jamnagar. In a brief statement, Jamsaheb officially declared Jadeja as the legal heir of the city's royal throne. 

With that, Ajay Jadeja's net worth is estimated to soar to ₹1,450 crore, as reported by Cricketnext. He is set to become the richest Indian cricketer by surpassing Virat Kohli's staggering ₹1,000 crore net worth that he accumulated over the past decade.

Ajay Jadeja's transition from cricket to royal responsibilities represents a new chapter in his life, where he will continue to serve Jamnagar's people, combining both sports heritage and royal duties.

Jadeja once mentored Afghanistan for free

Besides cricket commentary and public service, Ajay Jadeja also mentored the Afghanistan men's cricket team during the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and apparently worked without charging any fee for his services. According to Afghanistan Cricket Board chief Naseeb Khan, Jadeja repeatedly refused payment, stating that the team's good performance would be rewarding enough.