The Indian administration has issued a clarification to ICC match referee Andy Pycroft over the Ravindra Jadeja video that went viral on social media on Day 1 of the primary India vs Australia Check in Nagpur. The hosts defined that the all-rounder was making use of pain-relief cream to the index finger of his bowling hand within the viral clip.
Jadeja starred with a five-wicket haul on his comeback on Day 1 of the primary Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 Check on Thursday, February 9. Nevertheless, Australian media raised eyebrows after Jadeja was seen taking a substance off the again of pacer Mohammed Siraj’s palm together with his proper hand. The all-rounder appeared to rub the substance on the index finger of his left hand.
The incident in query occurred after Australia had misplaced half their facet with solely 120 on the board. Jadeja had claimed three of these scalps, together with the large ones of Marnus Labuschagne (49) and Steve Smith (37).
In response to a report in ESPNcricnfo, following the tip of the opening day’s play in Nagpur, Jadeja, India captain Rohit Sharma and the group supervisor had been proven the video clip that went viral. As per the report, Pycroft wished to tell the Indian group in regards to the incident and Jadeja has not been charged over the controversy.
It’s believed that the Australian group additionally didn’t increase the matter with the match referee.
“It’s not a rank turner” – Ravindra Jadeja opens up after Day 1 heroics
Taking part in in his first worldwide match for the reason that Asia Cup within the UAE final 12 months, Jadeja made a profitable return to the group, claiming 5/47 in 22 overs. Australia had been bowled out for a disappointing 177 in 63.5 overs after profitable the toss and batting first.
Regardless of having fun with loads of success on the opening day of the Nagpur Check, Jadeja refused to time period the floor a rank turner. He mentioned:
“It’s not a rank turner. For a primary day pitch, it was sluggish and there wasn’t plenty of bounce as properly in comparison with different wickets. Defending wasn’t as tough in the present day for batters, however it can occur as the sport progresses. That occurs in most Check matches. Undoubtedly not a rank turner.”
The 34-year-old added that he used the depth of the crease to attempt to unsettle the set Aussie duo of Labuschagne and Smith. The left-arm spinner elaborated:
“I used to be utilizing the crease as a result of all of the deliveries weren’t spinning. To create doubt within the thoughts of batters, I used to be going broad of the crease and typically bowling from nearer to the crease. I used to be mixing it up.”
India ended Day 1 on 77/1, with skipper Rohit unbeaten on 56 and Ravichandran Ashwin on 0.
