Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) Afghanistan have benefitted immensely with the presence of former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja during their World Cup campaign as the Asian team, placed at the sixth spot and seeking a semifinals berth, gears up to take on Australia in its next game here on Tuesday.

Afghanistan have eight points from seven matches with four wins and three losses — similar to New Zealand and Pakistan who have played eight games each so far — but behind on the Net Run Rate (-0.330). The Afghans have one extra game in hand.

Naib, who is among the reserve players having captained Afghanistan to a silver medal in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, said Jadeja’s inputs have been “unbelievable” when it comes to guiding the Afghan players.

“The results also have a lot to do with the role he has played in the backroom for us. He guides the players and he shares his experience like any big player. Ajay bhai has played for India, he knows and can also anticipate what can happen at any stage in the game,” Naib told

Source: PTI News