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October 22, 2024
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Ajay Jadeja is most notably known for his cricket career that spanned from 1992 to 2000, in which he played 196 ODIs and 15 Tests, and was regarded as one of the best fielders. However, not many know about his royal ancestry.
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This Dussehra, an announcement was made by his uncle, the current head of the Jamnagar royal family, Maharaja Shatrusalyasinhji Digvijaysinhji Jadeja where he declared Ajay as his new heir, and the new “Jam Sahab”.
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His new royal inheritance as the Jam Saheb sky rockets his net worth to Rs 1450 Crore, as he surpasses Virat Kohli’s net worth of Rs 1090 Crore. This has established him as the richest sports personality in the country.
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The annual first-class championship of India, the Ranji Trophy, is named after his great grand uncle Ranjitsinh Jadeja, who ruled Nawanagar from 1907 to 1933. Even his grand uncle Duleepsinh, had the Duleep Trophy, another premier first class competition, named after him.