National/Sports desk
12 October
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja has been declared the heir to the throne of Jamnagar, Gujarat, by Maharaja Shatrusalyasingh Jadeja, the head of the royal family. The announcement was made during the Dussehra celebrations.
Ajay Jadeja, now 53, played 196 ODIs and 15 Test matches for India between 1992 and 2000, establishing himself as a prominent name in Indian cricket. Jadeja comes from the royal family of Jamnagar, formerly the princely state of Nawanagar. His father, the late Daulatsingh Jadeja, was a three-term member of the Lok Sabha, representing Jamnagar from 1971 to 1984.
Maharaja Shatrusalyasingh Jadeja and Daulatsinghji Jadeja were cousins, keeping the royal family lineage strong through generations. Ajay Jadeja’s royal roots have always been an integral part of his life, and this declaration further cements his connection to the region.
The announcement of Ajay Jadeja as the new heir marks a significant moment in the history of Jamnagar’s royal family, bridging the world of sports with the heritage of royalty.