Scandals and romance: A rich Indian cricketer's tumultuous love life with Madhuri Dixit and match-fixing debacle

New Delhi: Ajay Jadeja, a name that once dominated headlines much like Hardik Pandya does today. You might be wondering why we didn't mention Rohit and Kohli instead. The reason is simple - Rohit and Kohli are predominantly in the news for their on-field performances, while Ajay Jadeja and Hardik Pandya have often made headlines for their personal lives. Now at 53, Ajay Jadeja finds himself in the spotlight once again, despite being retired from cricket. This time, it's for a different reason - he has emerged as the richest player in the history of Indian cricket. The contrast between his off-field success and on-field accomplishments has certainly piqued the interest of fans and followers alike.

Ajay Jadeja was madly in love with Madhuri:

The relationship between Bollywood and cricket is quite old. Many cricketers have tied the knot with Bollywood star actresses. Some had a successful love story, while some had an incomplete story. Ajay Jadeja was also included in this list. In the ’90s, the discussions about the relationship between Madhuri and Jadeja were at its peak. Jadeja was in love with Madhuri, who was a sensation in Bollywood. On the other hand, Madhuri also wanted to tie the knot with Jadeja.

How did the love story begin?

At that time, Jadeja was the vice-captain of Team India, and the girls were crazy about him. Madhuri and Ajay Jadeja’s love story began during a magazine photoshoot. Both were seen together in the magazine. Dating rumours also intensified. Since Ajay Jadeja belonged to a royal family, so when it came to marriage, Jadeja’s family did not listen to him and flatly refused the marriage. Meanwhile, Jadeja’s career also took such a turn that he started appearing as a heavyweight for Team India.

Ajay Jadeja got caught in the match-fixing:

In 1999, Ajay Jadeja and Madhuri Dixit’s relationship came to an end. Jadeja got caught in the match-fixing affair and their love story remained incomplete like a dream. He got caught in the match-fixing affair with Mohammad Azharuddin, which created a lot of controversy. After which Madhuri’s family also turned their back on Jadeja. Madhuri also ended the relationship and moved to America. Madhuri met Dr. Shriram Nene and both got married. On the other hand, Jadeja also got married and his filmy story came to an end.

Ajay Jadeja became a billionaire overnight:

Ajay Jadeja was declared the Maharaja of Jamnagar. Due to which he has taken a long leap in terms of property. His net worth was earlier Rs 250 crore. But now it has become Rs 1455 crore. After retirement, he was earning from commentary and coaching. But now he has come to the top among the richest legendary cricketers in India. He has also defeated Virat Kohli.